Corn snakes are not fussy eaters. They will happily accept a wide range of food, and their natural diet is highly varied. If your corn snake is not eating, there could be several reasons. For some snakes, being uninterested in food can signify stress or illness. Stressful situations like moving the snake to a new…
Many people are passionate about snakes, and many of them keep corn snakes as pets. There is a wide range of coloration among these snakes, which are generally calm and straightforward to care for. But if you’re wondering whether corn snakes burrow, you’re not alone. You may be surprised by what you find out. Yes,…
Ball pythons climb a little, but not as much as boas. However, if a ball python is climbing, it might need more heat. If the enclosure has no sources of heat (e.g., heat lamps or pads), the snake will probably start to climb until they find one. Some say that this habit may be shed…
Snakes employ a defensive mechanism called musk to scare away predators and dangers without resorting to venom or fighting. A gland in the cloacal produces snake musk, which is emitted into the air. Several different compounds go into making musk because snakes have evolved specific glands that emit a foul odor because they are vulnerable….
What goes in must come out, and that old rule also applies to snakes. You might not have thought much about the toilet habits of species like the corn snake, but they can say a lot about your pet’s health. How often should a corn snake poop, and what does it mean if your snake…
Pets bring joy and companionship into our lives, but they also come with responsibilities. One of the things you need to consider before bringing home a pet is whether or not it will be able to live happily and healthily in your home environment. Corn snakes are members of the colubrid family, which includes over…
