Comments for Snake Cages

Comment on Corn Snake Cages by Mike

Mike — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:16:36 +0000

@Laura – I’m sorry your corn snake got away. They are really good at it! They are also very hard to find once they do escape. All I can suggest is to hunt for it. It could be anywhere. Good luck!

Comment on Corn Snake Cages by laura

laura — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:52:33 +0000

hi i bought a pink corn a week ago and it has had one pink so far, tonight i discovered it had ecaped (shop owner said couldnt get out of holes in tupperware pot) but obv it did and ive put the pot, heatmat and a pink with pierced brain down on the floor hopefully to boost sucess rate but i am so worried i wont find him. he’s my first snake and im so attached already

Comment on Corn Snake Cages by Mike

Mike — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:56:52 +0000

@Linda - No that's definitely too hot. I recommend getting an Under Tank Heater. The warm side really only needs to be about 85 and the rest of the cage can be 75-80.

Comment on Corn Snake Cages by Linda

Linda — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:18:33 +0000

The humid side is 88 & the warm side is 99. The package says that is too hot, both sides… Your thoughts? Thanks

Comment on Corn Snake Cages by Linda

Linda — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:42:27 +0000

No, I guess that would be too easy… I don’t have the tools right now. I think we will drill small holes in the wood. Maybe I can get some thermometers this weekend.

Comment on Corn Snake Cages by Mike

Mike — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:24:26 +0000

@Linda – It really depends on what the temperatures are. Are you measuring them?

Comment on Corn Snake Cages by Linda

Linda — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 03:10:46 +0000

We just moved our 4 yr old corn snake from a 20 to a 45 gallon tank. The new tank is fitted with a wood top, fit well to prevent escape. We have a a lamp that worked well for the past 8 months when we had a screen lid. The aquarium is noticeably warmer, maybe due to less ventilation, but one side is cooler than tje other. TY rT. Maisy likes substrate & is currently burrowed in. (i made sure to look!) Should we get a screen top instead?

Comment on Corn Snake Cages by Mike

Mike — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:39:10 +0000

@Jeff – Corn snakes are pretty easy when it comes to heating and humidity. As long as you provide a basking spot of around 85 degrees, you should be fine. I keep my house at about 74 and my corn snakes never use their basking spot, even in winter when the temps drop to 65-70 occasionally. As for humidity, they really don’t need it. Unless you are having issues with them shedding, don’t worry about it. If necessary, you can mist the cage once a day when they are getting ready to shed.

For feeding, hatchlings should be fed every 3-4 days. As the mouse size increases, so does the length of time between feedings. Adults should be every 7-10 days.

Good luck!

Comment on Corn Snake Cages by Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 02:38:23 +0000

So far this site has givin me a lot of insight on how to care for a pet snake. I do have a few Q’s for you.

Ive been wanting a snake for a few weeks now and my parents are just way too stubborn! I plan on convincing them when Christmas comes around so I can get a corn snake. Do you have any suggestions on this?
Next Q: my house is kept relatively cold, at 70 degrees, and the heat Matt should be good for a basking area, but what about the humidity level? I can tell my house is a bit dry, what can I do to raise and maintain the proper humidity? By the way what should humidity Lvls be for a scorn snake?
Q: how often do u feed ur corn snake? As a baby and/ adult
Thanks!

Comment on Top 5 Substrates for Snake Cages by tyler

tyler — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:56:26 +0000

just to say i have a ball python and i bought a aspen mulch because it was pushed by the people at the store and i personly have a ball python so he doesnt burrow and the aspen bedding is not good for feeding at all when the snake strike it gets stuck in his mouth and is a huge hassal so just use newspaper its super great and the snake moves a lot more freely and loves it !