According to the website corn snakes (http://www.cornsnakes.com/lifespan.html) corn snakes typically live between 10-20 years in captivity. However some corn snakes have been known to live as long as 25 years. The website states that the longest recorded lifespan for a corn snake in captivity is 27 years.
The website goes on to say that the average lifespan of a corn snake in the wild is much shorter only 3-5 years. This is due to a variety of factors such as predation disease and malnutrition.
So if you are considering getting a corn snake as a pet know that you could have your new friend for a very long time!
How long can corn snakes live in captivity?
Up to 20 years.
How big do corn snakes get?
Up to 6 feet long.
What do corn snakes eat?
Small mammals such as mice or rats.
Where do corn snakes live in the wild?
North and Central America.
What color are corn snakes?
Red orange yellow brown or black often with patterns of white cream or gold.
Are corn snakes venomous?
No corn snakes are not venomous.
What is the scientific name for corn snakes?
Pantherophis guttatus.
What is the difference between corn snakes and rat snakes?
Corn snakes are typically more docile than rat snakes and have round pupils while rat snakes have elliptical pupils.
How often do corn snakes shed their skin?
About once every 2 to 4 weeks.
How can you tell if a corn snake is male or female?
Females are typically larger than males and have a longer thicker body.
Males have a larger claw on their vent (cloacal spurs).
What is the difference between corn snakes and garter snakes?
Corn snakes typically have smoother scales than garter snakes and their patterns are more defined.
What is the natural predators of corn snakes?
Corn snakes have many predators in the wild including birds of prey raccoons and opossums.
What should you do if you find a corn snake?
If you find a corn snake in the wild you should leave it alone.
If you find a corn snake in your home you can try to capture it and release it outside.
What should you not do if you find a corn snake?
You should not try to kill a corn snake as they are not poisonous and pose no threat to humans.
How can you tell if a corn snake is sick?
Some signs that a corn snake is sick include refusal to eat loss of weight lethargy and runny eyes or nose.
