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| Cornsnake Elaphe guttata guttata Originates: warmer parts of the U.S. Average length: 5ft Average lifespan: 10-15yrs Diet: appropriately sized rodents (prekilled if possible) Daytime temperature: 77-86 degrees F Evening/night temperature: 65-68 degrees F Minimum cage size: 40 gallon breeder or 55 gallon aquarium for 1 or 2 adults Lighting: Full spectrum fluorescent light is recommended but not necessary, If not using another heat source, use a dome w/basking bulb Heating: undertank heater or heat rock are recommended Substrate: reptile wood chips,mulch,or soil bedding are recommended, but paper towel/news paper, or sand are okay Other Info: as with any snake keep one half of the enclosure warmer than the other. Provide a hide box of some sort on the cooler end of the cage. Since cornsnakes are very good at escaping make sure to have a tight fitting screen top. back |
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