Corn snakes are a species of rat snake that are found in the southeastern United States. They are typically found in cornfields hence their name. Corn snakes are non-venomous and kill their prey by constriction.
Corn snakes are popular pets due to their docile nature and beautiful markings. They can be bred in captivity and many people enjoy breeding them for show or as a hobby.
Corn snakes can be bred year-round but there are certain times of year that are better for breeding than others. The best time to breed corn snakes is in the late spring or early summer. This is when the weather is warm and the days are long. Corn snakes typically breed in May or June.
If you are planning on breeding corn snakes it is important to have a well-ventilated enclosure and to make sure the enclosure is escape-proof. You will also need to provide hiding places for the snakes.
It is best to house male and female corn snakes separately until it is time to breed them. This prevents the snakes from fighting and getting hurt.
When you are ready to breed the corn snakes you will need to put the male and female together in the same enclosure. The female will usually be the one to initiate breeding.
The female corn snake will shed her skin and then release pheromones to attract the male. The male will then chase the female and attempt to mount her.
Once the male has successfully mounted the female he will insert one of his hemipenes into her cloaca. This process can take up to an hour.
After the male has successfully bred with the female he will detach himself and the two snakes will go their separate ways.
The female corn snake will lay her eggs 50 to 60 days after she has been bred. She will lay anywhere from 4 to 40 eggs but the average is 20.
The eggs will incubate for 60 to 70 days before they hatch. After they hatch the baby corn snakes will be about 10 inches long.
What is the ideal temperature range for corn snakes during the breeding season?
The ideal temperature range for corn snakes during the breeding season is between 77 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit.
How often should you feed corn snakes during the breeding season?
You should feed corn snakes every 5 to 7 days during the breeding season.
How many clutches of eggs can a female corn snake produce in one breeding season?
A female corn snake can produce 2 to 3 clutches of eggs in one breeding season.
How many eggs are in each clutch of corn snakes?
There are usually 8 to 12 eggs in each clutch of corn snakes.
How long does it take for corn snake eggs to hatch?
It takes corn snake eggs 58 to 72 days to hatch.
What is the incubation temperature for corn snake eggs?
The incubation temperature for corn snake eggs is between 82 and 84 degrees Fahrenheit.
How often should you mist corn snake eggs during incubation?
You should mist corn snake eggs 2 to 3 times per week during incubation.
What is the ideal temperature range for corn snakes during the non-breeding season?
The ideal temperature range for corn snakes during the non-breeding season is between 72 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit.
How often should you feed corn snakes during the non-breeding season?
You should feed corn snakes every 7 to 10 days during the non-breeding season.
How long do corn snakes typically live?
Corn snakes typically live 10 to 20 years.
What size enclosure do corn snakes need?
Corn snakes need an enclosure that is at least 10 to 20 gallons.
What kind of substrate should you use for corn snakes?
You should use a substrate that is safe for corn snakes and that can hold moisture such as cypress mulch aspen shavings or paper towel.
What kind of hide should you provide for corn snakes?
You should provide a hide that is big enough for corn snakes to fit inside and that has a opening that is slightly smaller than the corn snake such as a half log plastic container or Tupperware.
What kind of water bowl should you use for corn snakes?
You should use a water bowl that is big enough for corn snakes to soak in and that is shallow enough that corn snakes cannot drown such as a plastic container or Tupperware.
What kind of lighting should you use for corn snakes?
You should use a red or black incandescent bulb a ceramic heat emitter or a heat pad for corn snakes.
