Hey from the ball python side of the forums! :D (got a legit question for the corns)

[Lolo76]

I think everyone else covered the issue, but I'll add a few things...

- Most of my snakes (colubrids & pythons alike) only have one hide, with the exception of a few who had lots of space; I use tubs/racks, so the enclosures alone provide enough security & warmth. But if you're using larger glass tanks, then two hides are generally a good idea.

- While corns are easier to maintain in the long-run, keep in mind that they poop/pee more often than a ball python! I only have to clean my BP tubs once a week, at the most, but the corns will sometimes require 2-3 cleanings weekly (especially the little snakes). They also tend to tip or dirty their water dishes quite often, probably because they're more active than your typical BP. I use either Carefresh or newspaper bedding with them, and find advantages/disadvantages to each; so I base it on what they prefer, usually giving Carefresh only to those who like burrowing.

- They are MUCH easier to feed than a BP, since most corns will eat anything & any time you offer. Out of my 8 corns, only one refuses frozen mice... the rest would take a frozen cat if I offered, LOL. And no, they don't generally require anything larger than an adult mouse; once every 5-7 days as juveniles, and every 7-14 days as adults. Some have a tendency to become overweight, so cut back on frequency if you notice they're getting "hips" (a bulge near the tail) or folds. I have one rescued 13 year-old whose former owner overfed her, and she weighs in at a whopping 1150g - nearly twice the weight of an average adult!!! I've had her on a diet of 1 mouse every 2-3 weeks, but she's eaten a few small/medium rats when I had BP leftovers.

I think that about does it for now, so good luck!