Comments on: Corn Snake Cages http://www.snake-cages.com/snake-cages/corn-snake-cages Building a Better Home For Our Scaly Friends Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:59:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Mike http://www.snake-cages.com/snake-cages/corn-snake-cages/comment-page-1#comment-28 Mike Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:59:24 +0000 http://www.snake-cages.com/?p=22#comment-28 Hi George, It's very easy to want to give snakes more emotion and intelligence than they are capable of since we normally have pets like dogs and cats who would get very bored in the same type of environment. Snakes do not really get bored. They get hungry, thirsty, scared, tired, hot, and cold. As long as you are meeting their needs in those areas, they will be happy snakes. Take care, Mike Hi George,

It’s very easy to want to give snakes more emotion and intelligence than they are capable of since we normally have pets like dogs and cats who would get very bored in the same type of environment. Snakes do not really get bored. They get hungry, thirsty, scared, tired, hot, and cold. As long as you are meeting their needs in those areas, they will be happy snakes.

Take care,
Mike

]]> By: George http://www.snake-cages.com/snake-cages/corn-snake-cages/comment-page-1#comment-27 George Sun, 25 Jul 2010 04:55:25 +0000 http://www.snake-cages.com/?p=22#comment-27 I might be attributing too many human emotions in this question but do you ever need to change up a snake's environment to "keep it interesting" for them? I have the right sized tank with repti-bark substrate, a couple branches, and a hide on each side but I can't help wondering if my corn snake is bored after being in there a few months with all the same stuff. Suggestions? I might be attributing too many human emotions in this question but do you ever need to change up a snake’s environment to “keep it interesting” for them? I have the right sized tank with repti-bark substrate, a couple branches, and a hide on each side but I can’t help wondering if my corn snake is bored after being in there a few months with all the same stuff. Suggestions?

]]> By: Alana http://www.snake-cages.com/snake-cages/corn-snake-cages/comment-page-1#comment-26 Alana Sun, 06 Jun 2010 13:33:19 +0000 http://www.snake-cages.com/?p=22#comment-26 Hi, I'm trying to get price ideas for corn snake supplies, so I was wondering what the approximate total is. I only want one, and I found a snake for $20. The rest of the supplies I'm not so sure about. Before I get the snake, I want to make sure I can afford it. Hi, I’m trying to get price ideas for corn snake supplies, so I was wondering what the approximate total is. I only want one, and I found a snake for $20. The rest of the supplies I’m not so sure about. Before I get the snake, I want to make sure I can afford it.

]]> By: admin http://www.snake-cages.com/snake-cages/corn-snake-cages/comment-page-1#comment-21 admin Sun, 11 Apr 2010 15:56:08 +0000 http://www.snake-cages.com/?p=22#comment-21 @Krafty Unfortunately, many pet stores don't care if you know how to take care of your new pet. They just want to sell it to you. It's good that you are doing the research and finding out the proper way to care for your pet. Your corn snake is lucky to have you! @Krafty

Unfortunately, many pet stores don’t care if you know how to take care of your new pet. They just want to sell it to you. It’s good that you are doing the research and finding out the proper way to care for your pet. Your corn snake is lucky to have you!

]]> By: admin http://www.snake-cages.com/snake-cages/corn-snake-cages/comment-page-1#comment-19 admin Sun, 11 Apr 2010 15:52:14 +0000 http://www.snake-cages.com/?p=22#comment-19 @ Mike O, I know having live plants in there is desirable, but unfortunately it's not practical since the potting soil is not very good for your snake. First, the humidity will be too high since the plants need water. While in the wild, corn snakes are around these conditions, they can always relocate to a dry location if needed. In captivity they have no where else to go. Also, the potting soil could contain bugs and mites which can cause harm to your snake. Then there is always the issue of cage cleaning which is difficult with live plants. The reptibark is fine, but I would suggest putting some fake plants in there so you don't need potting soil. Other <a href="http://www.snake-cages.com/snake-cages/substrates/top-5-substrates-for-snake-cages" rel="nofollow">substrates</a> I recommend are aspen bedding and cypress mulch. @ Mike O,

I know having live plants in there is desirable, but unfortunately it’s not practical since the potting soil is not very good for your snake. First, the humidity will be too high since the plants need water. While in the wild, corn snakes are around these conditions, they can always relocate to a dry location if needed. In captivity they have no where else to go. Also, the potting soil could contain bugs and mites which can cause harm to your snake. Then there is always the issue of cage cleaning which is difficult with live plants. The reptibark is fine, but I would suggest putting some fake plants in there so you don’t need potting soil. Other substrates I recommend are aspen bedding and cypress mulch.

]]> By: Krafty http://www.snake-cages.com/snake-cages/corn-snake-cages/comment-page-1#comment-18 Krafty Sun, 11 Apr 2010 13:15:46 +0000 http://www.snake-cages.com/?p=22#comment-18 FYI--This was helpful! T^T Thank gods! I am a new snake owner, corn snake actually, and I asked the Pet Store Owner what manner of bedding the Snake should have: He Told me SAND!!! Thank Gods I had the brains to watch her: obviously sand was not for her! >.< That idiot needed to be shot! so--I cleaned her entire cage, top to bottom and had to gently wash her belly scales of sand which she HATED. Thank gods she is a forgiving snake...:/ Anywhoo--Cage security is not a problem. Locks work well :) Thanks again! Krafty FYI–This was helpful! T^T Thank gods!
I am a new snake owner, corn snake actually, and I asked the Pet Store Owner what manner of bedding the Snake should have: He Told me SAND!!!
Thank Gods I had the brains to watch her: obviously sand was not for her! >.< That idiot needed to be shot! so–I cleaned her entire cage, top to bottom and had to gently wash her belly scales of sand which she HATED. Thank gods she is a forgiving snake…:/
Anywhoo–Cage security is not a problem. Locks work well :)
Thanks again!
Krafty

]]> By: Mike O http://www.snake-cages.com/snake-cages/corn-snake-cages/comment-page-1#comment-16 Mike O Sat, 03 Apr 2010 01:49:02 +0000 http://www.snake-cages.com/?p=22#comment-16 I just bought a baby corn snake and am keeping him in a cage that i also have two plants growing in. The substrate is about an inch of potting soil with an inch of repti bark on top. Is the soil ok to have in there? or will it make him sick? thank you so much. I just bought a baby corn snake and am keeping him in a cage that i also have two plants growing in. The substrate is about an inch of potting soil with an inch of repti bark on top. Is the soil ok to have in there? or will it make him sick? thank you so much.

]]> By: Mike http://www.snake-cages.com/snake-cages/corn-snake-cages/comment-page-1#comment-14 Mike Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:44:08 +0000 http://www.snake-cages.com/?p=22#comment-14 Daniel, So long as you keep the cage secure there won't be a problem. Gliders are furry mammals, so a snake would certainly consider them food, but many people keep them and reptiles with no issues. I know reptile keepers who also keep rats as pets. They just keep them separated. Keeping any animal requires a bit of responsibility. As long as you are responsible enough to keep the cages secured, you can keep any combination of pet you choose. Good luck! Mike Daniel,

So long as you keep the cage secure there won’t be a problem. Gliders are furry mammals, so a snake would certainly consider them food, but many people keep them and reptiles with no issues. I know reptile keepers who also keep rats as pets. They just keep them separated. Keeping any animal requires a bit of responsibility. As long as you are responsible enough to keep the cages secured, you can keep any combination of pet you choose. Good luck!

Mike

]]> By: Daniel http://www.snake-cages.com/snake-cages/corn-snake-cages/comment-page-1#comment-13 Daniel Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:51:36 +0000 http://www.snake-cages.com/?p=22#comment-13 I have four sugar gliders (think skinny chipmonk sized flying squirrel) and just got a corn snake Did I make a blunder? I really wanted the snake and the pet store guy assured me he wouldn't escape this housing (Zilla brand with latching screen lid). I have four sugar gliders (think skinny chipmonk sized flying squirrel) and just got a corn snake Did I make a blunder? I really wanted the snake and the pet store guy assured me he wouldn’t escape this housing (Zilla brand with latching screen lid).

]]> By: Mike http://www.snake-cages.com/snake-cages/corn-snake-cages/comment-page-1#comment-12 Mike Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:08:50 +0000 http://www.snake-cages.com/?p=22#comment-12 Hi Sammy, Corn snakes are escape artists, so it's important to have a cage that is very secure. If you buy a cage that is made for reptiles, or an aquarium with a locking lid, you will be fine. Putting something heavy on top is not enough. It has to be a locking lid. If by chance it did get out, it most likely would not eat the birds, as they would probably fight back and raise such a ruckus that it would leave them alone. So there's really no reason you can't have both birds and snakes, just make sure the cage is secured. Good luck! Mike Hi Sammy,

Corn snakes are escape artists, so it’s important to have a cage that is very secure. If you buy a cage that is made for reptiles, or an aquarium with a locking lid, you will be fine. Putting something heavy on top is not enough. It has to be a locking lid. If by chance it did get out, it most likely would not eat the birds, as they would probably fight back and raise such a ruckus that it would leave them alone. So there’s really no reason you can’t have both birds and snakes, just make sure the cage is secured. Good luck!

Mike

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