The scientific name for corn snake is pantherophis guttatus. Popular corn books showing 150 of 119 the omnivores dilemma. The comprehensive owner s guide satisfies the needs of both the novice and the seasoned veteran of guttata culture, offering the latest on breeding, genetics, and the range and history of color and pattern variations, as well as the basics of feeding and care. When choosing a cage, it is important to get one large enough so that your corn snake can grow comfortably. It contains all of the information that you need to care for a corn snake. Kathy love is a respected corn snake breeder and coauthor of corn snakes the comprehensive owners guide. Understanding and caring for your pet by lance jepson isbn. Snakes of mexico describes all 390 species known from the country. Browse hundreds of reptile breeders and sellers in the united states. Ultra was originally obtained as a result of an interspecific hybrid breeding between cornsnake and grey ratsnake. Allelic to and codominant with amelanistic which means if a cornsnake is het amel and het ultra it creates the third phenotype visual morph ultramel.
They are friendly, hardy, and come in a variety of bright colors. This care sheet is not intended to be a thorough guide to keeping corns, but rather to outline the basics that every corn snake keeper should know and follow. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Learn about corn snake colors, patterns, and the genetics that cause them. However, we can guarantee that someone very experienced with reptiles will attempt to select the specific snakes you are requesting. Morphmarket currently has 241 corn snakes for sale listed by 60 corn snake sellers in the united states. We take pride in our quality corn snakes and amazing customer service not finding the corn snake for sale that your interested in. Browse some of the latest corn snake merchandise items currently available. Thus, it is a mustread for the firsttime corn keepers and the veteran keepers alike. This is a good book and very informative with plenty of good quality pictures however the titl gives the impression that it is mainly about corn snakes and other rat snakes but the book seems to centre more on the rat snake. If you are thinking of getting a corn snake, then you must read this book first. Corn snakes are one of the most popular pet snakes. After the many years of breeding corn snakes, there are many colors and variations of patterns. All snakes are escape artists, so make sure the cage is absolutely escape proof.
Corn snakes are one of the most popular pet reptile species in the uk. All reptile keepers guides books start with a description of the animals natural history, distribution, life expectancy, and notable characteristics. This book describes many subspecies native to both north america and europe. The corn snake and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The complete guide to caring for and keeping corn snakes as pets best pet care practices by professionals, pet care isbn. To view breeders of a particular species, navigate to that subcategory. Most snake care books offer one or two pages of information about setting up a corn snake s habitat. Keep reading reptifiles corn snake care guide in the links below to learn everything you need to know. Baby corn snakes start out at about 1014 inches long. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Corn snake pantherophis guttatus elaphe guttata corn snakes are one of the most popular of all pet snakes and for good reason.
Corn snakes for sale hundreds to choose from morphmarket usa. Normally 60 to 120 cm 2 to 4 feet long as an adult. Corn snakes are highly recommended for any snake lover because they make great pets for people of all ages. The corn snake pantherophis guttatus is a north american species of rat snake that subdues. For a book with only 46 pages this book tells a lot and has good pictures but there are better books out there. Weve talked for long enough if youre ready, take a look at chriss corn snake care guide. Complete corn snake care guide 2018 edition youtube. Learn about feeding snakes, building a snake cage and what kind of symptoms to watch out for to ensure that your snake is healthy. Corn snakes are by far the most popular snake kept by herpers the world over. Goherping does its best to include as many arguments and options as possible, so you can decide whats best, and give your corn snake superior husbandry. They are nonvenomous and as adults, they are friendly and tame. Native to the usa and mexico, they are docile, hardy, attractive, and are easy to care for. Yellowfooted tortoise care sheet yellowspotted river turtle care sheet edit module show tags.
Don successfully hatched his first corn snake eggs some fortyfive years ago. Corn snakes, cornsnakes and more corn snakes kathy loves. Corn snakes for sale south mountain reptiles many morphs. If youre in love with corn snakes, these merchandise items are all great for memorabilia or factual information. Apr 09, 2018 today, we cover all of the aspects to set up and care for your pet corn snake. Native to the eastern and southeastern united states, these active little snakes range from 3 to 6 feet long, live up to 20 years, and are available in a myriad of colors and patterns. The more you know about your pet, the better youll be able to provide the care and attention it requires for a healthy and happy life. We consult with multiple experts in each animals field to allow us to. Because of their simple care requirements, docile but active personality, and exceptional hardiness, corn snakes make perfect firsttime snakes. Regardless, with this book in hand and an account on, i hope to care for my beautiful new lavender motley corn for years to come. Morphmarket has 76 corn snake sellers in our usa region.
Enviroment, feeding and nutrition, origins and history, behaviour and health. We have gorgeous butter corn snakes that are captive bred. The comprehensive owners guide satisfies the needs of both the novice and the seasoned veteran of guttata culture, offering the latest on breeding, genetics, and the range and history of color and pattern variations, as well as the basics of feeding and care. I was dissapointed to be honest that there werent more pictures and information on corn snakes. Corn snakes are beautiful snakes with a gentle disposition. This care guide may also be applied to some other snakes. Corn snake care and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
As a brand we have a strong idea of what makes up a good pet care book. Pantherophis guttatus captive bred males and females available great for any breeding project approximate length. Information that follows focuses on selecting a good specimen, determining sex, providing proper caging, nutritious feeding, health care, and steps owners need to take if they plan to try breeding. Choosing the right cage corn snakes may start out small, but they can get up to 5 feet long. The species gained the name corn snake due to the fact that they regularly hunt around. This ebook offers more than 40 pages on that one topic alone.
To care for your corn snake, give it plenty of water in a bowl big enough to drink from and soak in, and change the water twice a week. It is native to the central united states and is a great snake to own. Sexing your ultra corn snake please feel free to request a male or female snake or any combination thereof when you order, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee the sex. To find out more about vivariums, see our info below. Butter corn snakes are a combination of the caramel and amelanistic genes. Chriss guide comes in three parts, an introduction, a page for background info and it finishes with a section on basic requirements. With their generally docile temperament, manageable size, and ease of care, corn snakes make one of the best choices for a beginner snake. These brilliantly colored harmless snakes do well in captivityif their owners know the fundamentals of housing, feeding, and general care. The corn snake manual is one reptile care book from the highly acclaimed advanced vivarium systems series. Chlorinefree water should be provided in a large shallow bowl big enough for the snake to soak in. Quality bred corn snakes for sale, from don soderberg at south mountain reptiles. The complete guide to caring for and keeping corn snakes as pets here at pet care professionals we are passionate about pet care. You are now on your way to becoming a very wellinformed and proactive corn snake owner. On this weeks video we go over everything you need to know about caring for your new corn snake.
Youll find corn snake books, dvds, signs, neckties, calendars and t shirts. If you want a longer and more indepth guide to keeping corn snakes, why not try shopping around here. All our butter corns are feeding great on pinkies or fuzzies, and are aprox 1012 in length. Below youll find a wide selection of snake care books that will help you care for your new pet. The complete guide to caring for and keeping corn snakes as petshere at pet care professionals we are passionate about pet care. Reptiles are among the more exotic petsand owning them can be a very fascinating and rewarding experience. The corn snake guide by doug anderson the following piece of literature is not intended to be a scientific paper, merely a collection of ideas and experiences that i have had keeping corn snakes. Their size, calm temperament, and ease of care contribute to this popularity. Today, we cover all of the aspects to set up and care for your pet corn snake. If you do purchase one, you must keep in mind that they will live up to 20 years if you provide the right care. Snakes are not social animals, so cagemates are quite stressful. Corn snake care sheet introduction corn snake care is relatively straight forward. Frank indiviglio in feeding and diet, field studies and notes, habitats, nonvenomous snakes, reptile and amphibian health, reptiles and amphibians in the news, snakes january 24, 2012 comments off on the corn snake and its relatives natural history and captive care 11809 views. Appearance in the wild, bull snakes are commonly misidentified as rattle snakes because of their dusty, brown, black and tan colors.
My completely revised corn snake bible note that the new title is no longer the corn snake manual. However if you just want to know the basics this little book will keep your snake healthy. When buying a snake, you should look for the following signs see the corn snake manual. The book is softcover, has 228 pages 100 more than the original, updated and expanded text, and far more color pics of all the new morphs. Finishing this book is a huge milestone for you and your future or present pet, but before this ultimate guide comes to a conclusion, keep in mind the most important things you have acquired through reading. Adult corn snakes need a cage at least the size of a 20gallon long reptile terrarium, but bigger is even better.
Their extremely variable and gorgeous colors and patterns, ease of care and breeding, and generally docile dispositions have earned corn snakes their rightful, premier place in herpetoculture. From this page, you can find resources on every aspect of husbandry for corn snakes, very popular pet colubrids. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Jan 24, 2012 the corn snake and its relatives natural history and captive care. Alertness the snake should move deliberately but cautiously, frequently flicking its tongue weight the body section of a healthy adult corn should be like a loaf of bread, without loose folds of skin or protruding ribsbackbone. The following will explain the basic care for your corn snake. They were given the name corn snake because they were commonly found in barns where corn was being stored.
The best book is the book corn snakes,the comprehensive owners guide by kathy and bill love which is a whopping 227 pages and i think one of the best books ever written on just one species of snake. If you are new to snake keeping nothing beats having a book about snake care at your finger tips. Michael pollan goodreads author shelved 7 times as corn avg rating 4. Corn snake care sheet caging needed 20 gallonlong terrarium or larger with secure lid. From corn snake experts bill love and kathy love and advanced vivarium system, the definitive source on reptile and amphibian care, comes the most comprehensive information available on keeping and breeding corn snakes.
Products corn snakes for sale south mountain reptiles. The bull snake is also known as the gopher snake and the pine snake. Feed your snake 1 mouse every week, getting your corn snake bigger. Some great books for information are available on the joshs frogs website. In 1999, he sold his reptile store in wichita and moved to texas, however, not wanting to leave the reptile world he created south mountain reptiles and has been producing worldclass corn snakes ever since. Bhb reptiles has one of the largest selections of corn snakes in the united states. A natural history of four meals by michael pollan, the life and times of corn by charles micucci, corn is. Oct 01, 2011 for a book with only 46 pages this book tells a lot and has good pictures but there are better books out there. Most snake care books offer one or two pages of information about setting up a corn snakes habitat. With distribution maps to all species and more than 600 color photographs, this book is designed for use by researchers and conservationists as well as by ecotourists and the general publi. This corn snake was named for its beautiful, yellow coloring. The corn snake scientifically known as pantherophis.