Cornsnake Checklist

[RatAtat2693]

I'm looking into getting my first snake, and I'm slowly acquiring all the materials.
I volunteer at a local bird and reptile center, so I got lucky when they cleaned out their storage. I've been gifted with what I'm presuming is a 40 gallon long (48"x18"?x24") tank with cover, some water dishes, and enough aspen to last my rattery through the year. I also have way more 10 gallon tanks than I know what to do with, if anyone is in the market.

Normally I keep mammals, so I don't have to worry about climate control.

Right now I have:

• 1 four foot long tank
• 1 six inch resin rock water bowl
• Way too much aspen
• Screen lid (need to buy clips)
• Small hide (I have some leftover rat hides as well - would that work?)
• 1 Fake branch - came with the tank
• 10 gal tank (for feeding?)

I know I need a heat source. Any recommendations? I think I saw a heat lamp, sans bulb, in the pile of things they want to get rid of, but I don't know if it's still there.

I might be moving to Seattle in Feb, so I'm going to wait until Nov when I hear back, but I want to get as much stuff as possible.

Anyone have experience with road trips and snakes?

[Fraido]

I'd personally recommend not using a tank, but they can work fine.

You won't need to put the snake in another tank to feed, in fact you're probably more likely to get tagged when doing so as they can remain in food mode after feeding and tag you when you try to put them back. You can if you'd like, but it's not necessary.

When you say rat hides, do you mean like the plastic igloos? I'd choose something that doesn't let any light through the material it is made out of, so it's a nice secure hide.

I'll let someone else chime in about heat because I've heard corns do well with ambient temps providing your place stays within the appropriate range, otherwise I would be suggesting a heat pad and thermostat. Always remember a thermostat with whatever heat source you have.

Don't forget a good quality thermometer and hygrometer.

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[Spiritserpents]

Corns are not a day basking species. They are crepescular. As such you should use an under tank heater that is attached to a thermostat. Hot spot should not be warmer than 85 degrees and you measure that at the glass on the bottom of the tank as your snake will burrow down if it needs the extra heat.