Re: Thinking of getting a cornsnake
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Kamerick
Ok, that sounds good. thanks again everyone for the information! humidity hides I can do, as I have one for my ball python. I was a bit short on info for caring for my ball python (although he is now a very happy and healthy BP:D), so I am really trying to make sure I got everything covered if I get a cornsnake, which I plan on. One more question (for now), what substrates should I use. I don't want to use paper towels or newspaper, because I like the tanks to look nice, and when I get the corn, I will only have 2 snakes, so its not really a problem to get something nicer. would reptile bark be ok? I have also heard aspen is good for them because they do not require the extra humidity, but if repti-bark is alright, I already have some of that on hand already.
Either aspen or reptile bark is fine. I don't like aspen so my snow is on carefresh and my okeetee is on reptile bark.
Re: Thinking of getting a cornsnake
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Originally Posted by
Kamerick
Another question if you don't mind, do cornsnakes require a UTH and/or a heat lamp? and how high/low should the temps be?
The UTH question depends on your ambient temps. Ours is 75 for most of the year so I don't need one. For the heat lamp, corns are primarily nocturnal like the bp's so you really shouldn't use a light on them. I would suggest the ceramic "bulb" if your house is too cold and you aren't using a UTH.