Getting my first corn snake this weekend. Thank you ever so much for this video. Really helpful, given me the confidence I need to give my snake a happy, healthy and enjoyable life Easiest sub ever! This channel rocks 😊
Shoutout to the guys at Ultimate Exotics for helping me with my entire setup. They shipped across the country to me over night. Everyone working there has been super helpful. Thank you for the guidance on my baby hoggy, you have made a fan of me for life !
you just plug the heat mat into the socket on the thermostat and plug the thermostat into the wall. Set the thermostat to the temperature you want and put the heat probe where you want that temperature.
I would love to by products from you for my corn snake but the link is apparel only. Do you have products available as seen in this video and do you ship to the US?
@@Geoffrey454 hi there most thermostats we have in south Africa we can't just plug them in what we have to do is we use a plug than we connect 2 of the cables form the temperature controller to the plug then we use a block connector than we connecte the other 2 cables to the block connector than we use the 2 cables from the heat pad and connect it to the block connector
One thing I found interesting is that you didn’t include a hide on both sides of the setup? Personally if I was making that setup I’d add a hide on the cool side to they can thermoregulate and feel safe.
Its been about 20 years since i last had corn snakes so im watching every video i can find to see whats new information and new equipment before i get a new baby corn😊
I love the videos guys keep it up i just bought a lovely dumeril boa from you she is absolutely gorgeous i would recomend you to anyone who wants to get into snakes and you guys have been very helpfull ive phoned with questions and you always get back to me great customer service
it didnt work for a cornsnake because my parents think they are too big for a first snake (sadly) but that presatation did get me an adorable little hognose snake :)@@bbycherub2420
Omfg he’s soo cute I got myself a albino corn but didn’t get him till he was 5years old and I didn’t get to see him as a smol danger noodle might have to consider getting another now 😂
I really want a corn snake but my mom is so scared of snakes so what im doing is showing her that ive done my research and also showing her cute videos of them😂 hopefully it works
Heat mats are not a good heat source, overhead heating is much better for them. A halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer/dimming thermostat is the most natural and beneficial option. They produce infrared A and B like the sun, heat that penetrates deep into the skin tissue and heats them far more effectively than heat mats. Whereas heat mats only produce IRC, which only heats the surface of their skin.
@@UltimateExoticsReptiles I'd really like to use a rack system on a budget with the basic temperature controller and a tutorial on how to use and connect it to multiple heat pads would be much helpful. Thank you so much! 😊
I have a cornsnake, and I have minimal things in their tank, but everything needed for a cornsnake. I do want to upgrade the things inside the tank, though, like a small branch for her to climb on because shes always climbing around the top of her tank. Anything that I've tried to put in her tank before aside from whats already in her tank has ruined her scales causing them to lift and fall off. So I'll look for better things that won't cause this lifting of her scales.
Great vids thanks! You have a special vid on terrarium set up for a Florida King snake? Got a few babies getting today and have set up but be nice to see what you recommend. Getting two Lavender albino on is Mosaic and a White side poss het axanthic Lavender Albino and Hypo.
Thanks! Glad to hear you enjoyed the video. That is great to hear I would recommend keeping them a very similar way would you keep Corn Snakes, thanks!
Im getting a corn snake 2 years from now.. I want to do a lot research at them first.. I made a mistake of buying a bird and not knowing it's proper diets,living space, proper diet and etc.
Happens a lot with exotic animals. Guinea pigs are a great example. People get Guinea pigs for their kids when they assume they're easy, when they're actually very high maintenance and not fit for little Timmy to take care of, and most of the stuff they make for them at pet stores are very unhealthy because no one gives enough of a shit about these high maintenance turd dispensers to take good care of them. They're extremely fragile, and perhaps most crucially, most do not enjoy human interaction. They hate being picked up, and touching them threatens them, most (not all, but most) just prefer to be left alone by their owners. Because of that, little Timmy gets bored of their Guinea pig after a week, and most either die of malnutrition or are given away to overcrowded shelters.
Heat mats are not a good heat source, overhead heating is much better for them. A halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer/dimming thermostat is the most natural and beneficial option, Arcadia’s deep heat projector is the second best option. They produce infrared A and B like the sun, heat that penetrates deep into the skin tissue and heats them far more effectively than heat mats. Whereas heat mats only produce IRC, which only heats the surface of their skin. czcams.com/video/dUJZ04sqhxk/video.html
I do enjoy the natural look, but for the beginners who are looking to get their first setup: I myself prefer plastic, non-porous decorations for hygiene purposes, especially when it comes to hides or water dishes. I tend to be conscious when a wooden hide gets fecal matter in it (especially as the snake gets bigger and those poops begin having larger water content), or when fecal matter is left by the snake in an unglazed water bowl. The only thing natural is the substrate, but that gets replaced and spot cleaned often. With my level of tank hygiene requirements, I started hating the fact that I would buy wooden hides and wood branches and be left unsure on long it'll last. Could be six months, could be one week.
A lot of people say you can house your corn snake in a 40 gallon (36*18*16-inch) enclosure it's entire life. For averaged sized 4-ish foot male, you could get away with it, but the bare minimum isn't it's happiest life, and large male a 5-ish, 6-ish foot female will simply get to big for a 3 foot long tank. For an adult corn snake, I'd highly recommend at least a 67 gallon (48*18*18) enclosure. Keep in mind you can always go bigger. There's no such thing as an enclosure that's too big, that's a stupid myth.
I find it very hard to believe these don't require special lighting, unless I misunderstood/didn't hear something on the lines of "...#specual UV lighting", of which this should be clear for those who don't look into pets much, and there's many of those about bud
The enclosure should be at least as long as the snake. Adult male hognoses need a 20 gallon long minimum, and females need a 40 gallon minimum. Bigger is better, of course.
Hello folks finally to day I got a baby corn snake is an reserve miami albino ( I guess) I will pick up tomorrow, so to day in going to finish to set up my 20 gallon terrarium, the breeters form the store where I buy told me to put the under tank heaters on 1 side, and to keep only the bigger water "bowl" only on the cold side, plus he told me to feed him 1 pinkies every 7 days, and avoid to handle 2 days before the feed time, and 2 day after the feed time, that's way the snake doesn't get stressed, also suggest me to avoid to handle for the first 2 weeks, will be for him to sets up on the new " house" and holding him 2 times a week maximum when possible, know I have read different ways, like to keep 1water bowl on cold side and 1 in warm side, what you guys suggest, any tips , any suggestions what you guys think, will be my first time owning a snake, thank in advance
That's king of a myth, I handled my corn snake daily the second I brought her home, and she ate up just fine within half a week of owning her. You don't need to bother not handling your snake before you feed them, as the only reason you don't handle them after is due to digestive issues when handling them while they have a full rodent in their stomach. Corn snakes are great eaters, and will eat no matter what unless you're just abusing them or something, and are very easy to switch from live to frozen and from frozen to live. 2 times a week is the bare minimum to socialize your corn snake. Corn snakes are very calm animals, will just kind of let you handle them as much as you want. I'd say you can handle your corn snake once....occasionally twice a day, much more and they could get stressed out. I handle my snake around 10-30 minutes per handling session.
Funny enough my recent snake not my first is a corn snake, my first was a cape house snake but I love this video mines a normal corn snake called Loki since my house snake is called Thor haha
mind you, my family hates snakes. my dad even thought they were slimy before i told them they werent- he said that i *might* be able to get one... im still researching now just in case yknow
The enclosure should be at least as long as the snake, with a good amount of depth and climbing height. Adults should have a 4x2x2’ enclosure or bigger. Babies can go in a larger enclosure as long as there’s plenty of clutter and plant coverage, and not too much open space.
Both work fine. PVC/wood retain heat and humidity better, though. And with a glass enclosure you might want to cover three sides so they feel more secure.
I've just got a set up and been told to remove the heat mat and get a heat lamp and uvb lamp for a corn snake in a 2ft wooden vivarium. I notice you don't use either of these 2.
What you were told is correct. Heat lamps are far more natural and beneficial than heat mats, and linear UVB is very beneficial. Keep in mind that adult corns need a 4x2x2’ enclosure or bigger.
Ik this video was quite a while ago but I’m wondering is the heat pad the same idea as a heat lamp? I’m thinking of getting a corn snake but want to be properly educated first to give it the best life :)
I want to understand this as well! As far as I know I’m pretty sure that some species of snake prefer belly heat as apposed to basking heat from a heat lamp although I don’t know what the specific species are that this applies to (can someone explain this and please feel free to correct me if I am wrong) 😊
A question. Is it possible to have a corn snake in a bioactive enclosure? I ask because you say to keep the substrate dry and (I assume) the substrate for a bioactive setup would need to be at least damp, so that the plants, springtails and isopods can all survive.
my corn snake is in a bio active; you just need to find a good balance; only misting your plants and getting good dirt that holds the humidity but doesn’t get water logged. the corn snake will most likely dig up the plants though.
ive heard that your not supposed to put the heat mat in the actual vivarium or 'enclosure' because the snake can get to it easily and burn, i have a 10 ish old female corn myself in a wooden vivarium, is it ok for me to put a heat mat in a glass heat mat holder?used to have her in a plastic tank however when my bearded dragon died i put her in there so ive just usedheat bulbs and ceramic heaters etc however i know a heat mat is more beneficial.
Ive heard this as well, but I didn’t know that a glass heat mat holder existed. Ik I’m really late to this comment but could you explain what this does and what you decided to do in the end? 😊
I just got an albino corn... we named him rattle snake Jake lol his brother is a fancy bearded dragon named rango. This weekend tango is moving to a 75gal long tank and Jake will have his 40 gal clean and decorated for when hes ready for an upgrade love the video. I been using eco earth mixed with repti bark.... would livebplants be okay or no?
How big is he? I'd also recommend maybe moving him up to a 75 gallon enclosure as well. 40 gallons is the minimum, but it is probably better to give him some more space to crawl around.
I know this is an old video so I hope you see this, me and my boyfriend have an empty 20 gallon long/breeder tank and plan on getting a corn snake in a few months.. can a corn snake live in this size enclosure as an adult as well or will we need to upgrade it? Dimensions are about 30" L x 13" H x 13" W
Definitely not. The enclosure must be at least as long as the snake, with a good amount of depth and climbing height. Corn snakes get 4-5’ and are very active. Adults need a 4x2x2’ enclosure or bigger.
Way too small, there's a few bullshit sources say you can house a corn snake in a 20 gallon enclosure, but anyone who says that are either high off their asses or really need to reevaluate how they keep their reptiles if they're house a 4 foot, 5 foot, maybe even six foot snake in an enclosure that's 2 and a half feet long. 36*18*16 (40 gallon) enclosure is the bare bones minimum for a corn snake that stays under 4.5 feet (an a large number, especially females, will exceed this length), and you should always get a bigger enclosure if you can, perhaps at least a 48*18*18 (67 gallon) enclosure. If anyone tries to tell you that an enclosure is too big, they're also either high off their asses or need to reevaluate how they keep their reptiles.
I’m not sure how big the enclosure in question is, but adult corns need a 4x2x2’ enclosure or larger. The enclosure should be at least as long as the snake.
Probably not. I'd recommend a 67 gallon enclosure at least, maybe even a 120 gallon enclosure minimum if you get a true giant 6 foot female. With an average size male, you could get away with a 40 gallon enclosure, I suppose, but it would be better to go bigger.
Corn snakes need a basking spot surface temperature of 30-32 (measured by a temperature gun), a warm side ambient temperature of 25-27, and a cool side temperature of 23-24 (measured by a digital thermometer). Use air conditioning and/or fans to bring down the temperature, and make sure the heat lamp is regulated by a dimming thermostat.
I’m looking at every corn snake video because I might be getting one and this is the most helpful one for the set up
yeah me too i want one
Thanks Charlotte, I am glad you found our video helpful. I hope you manage to get one : )
When u get it make some vids🙃
Omg Same
I am getting an albino corn snake in a week. I love them
“ she’s biting me “
*laughs in pain *
😂👍🏻
Corn snakes never usually hurt when they bite you
@@ren3939 im late but yea they feel like a cat scratch
@@nrktaco4598 how do you remove them from your hand
@@meowhater6409 just wait until they let go
“Maintaining low enough humidity should be easy.”
*cries in North Carolina*
Try crying in South Carolina
👁💧👄💧 👁
Nathan Rowell 😂
@@nxthxn_nn can’t really cry during summer they just steam away
@@lilcow1809 And then the humidity goes up 😭😭
Crying in Pacific Northwest
Getting my first corn snake this weekend. Thank you ever so much for this video. Really helpful, given me the confidence I need to give my snake a happy, healthy and enjoyable life
Easiest sub ever! This channel rocks 😊
Update: she’s doing great! Had a full shed no issues, eating and pooping. Admire her daily and love her!
🥰
@@Forevercelticcan we get an update!
Shoutout to the guys at Ultimate Exotics for helping me with my entire setup. They shipped across the country to me over night. Everyone working there has been super helpful. Thank you for the guidance on my baby hoggy, you have made a fan of me for life !
Hi there can u send me there details I want to find out bi them about a set up for me
Can you do a video showing how to connect that thermostat up with a heating pad? I have never seen anything like that
That’s a good idea, thank you, we will look into doing that video😊👍🏻
you just plug the heat mat into the socket on the thermostat and plug the thermostat into the wall. Set the thermostat to the temperature you want and put the heat probe where you want that temperature.
I would love to by products from you for my corn snake but the link is apparel only. Do you have products available as seen in this video and do you ship to the US?
@@Geoffrey454 hi there most thermostats we have in south Africa we can't just plug them in what we have to do is we use a plug than we connect 2 of the cables form the temperature controller to the plug then we use a block connector than we connecte the other 2 cables to the block connector than we use the 2 cables from the heat pad and connect it to the block connector
One thing I found interesting is that you didn’t include a hide on both sides of the setup? Personally if I was making that setup I’d add a hide on the cool side to they can thermoregulate and feel safe.
EdenThePokèGal .C he says it quickly in the beginning there’s a hide in the water bowl
There are two hides in the enclosure.
The bowl is also designed to be a hide
This guy really tells you the info you need for a cornsnake. Thanks man.
Its been about 20 years since i last had corn snakes so im watching every video i can find to see whats new information and new equipment before i get a new baby corn😊
I love the videos guys keep it up i just bought a lovely dumeril boa from you she is absolutely gorgeous i would recomend you to anyone who wants to get into snakes and you guys have been very helpfull ive phoned with questions and you always get back to me great customer service
I’m getting a corn snake so this video really helped because I was deciding on what to do with the enclosure
That is great to hear, I am glad you found the video helpful : ) Thank you for watching!
i have a tessera snow hypo corn snake and I love it. I have it for a month and a half now and it has grown a lot.
Im getting a blizzard corn snake in a few days, sooo excited rn, thanks for your instruction 😻
Very thorough and
helpful. Thank you!
Forest floor is the best substrate for corn snakes. Aspen can sometimes cause miner issues but most of the time its pretty safe and very cheap
terima kasih telah berbagi pengalaman tentang corn snake
Thanks man. Appreciated. How about a video of cleaning and feeding the corn snake?
The website reptifiles has a great care guide. Feel free to ask me any specific questions!
actually looking at your website to get stuff for my first corn snake XD, then stumbled on this video
Why do you have weed leave on the branch
Because for some reason fake weed is very common when it comes to fake plants for terrariums and aquariums
"plastic vines" more like fake weed ;)
😂😂exactly!
That’s what I was gonna say
Lol XD
Snake weed*
@@VoteLNLSN 😂😂
currently making a presatation to convinse my parents to get me a cornsnake wish me luck
Awesome, good luck! : )
Did it work? I'm trying to convince my parents too!
it didnt work for a cornsnake because my parents think they are too big for a first snake (sadly) but that presatation did get me an adorable little hognose snake :)@@bbycherub2420
I’m getting a corn snake, thanks for the help!
Awesome, glad you found it helpful : )
I find this really helpful and ik im late but im making sure to go over these corn snake videos because im getting one for christmas or on my birthday
Great video bro - I was thinking of doing one like this for my channel but for ball pythons
Thanks bro, good idea! Do it😊👍🏻
Im getting an albino cornsnake tomorrow!! I cant wait
The bite 🤣
Omfg he’s soo cute I got myself a albino corn but didn’t get him till he was 5years old and I didn’t get to see him as a smol danger noodle might have to consider getting another now 😂
Like the channel, obsessed with your website, and I love the youtube vids! Thank you for my beautiful baby "Noodle"!☺️🐍
Is that the right size for an adult corn snake then? Great video. Love the detail!
Hi Jennifer, I am glad you enjoyed the video! For an adult Corn Snake I would say the enclosure needs to be double this length. Thanks!
Can they drink distilled water
The almighty One yes they can😊👍🏻
Nice setup man planning on getting me a corn snake soon
I really want a corn snake but my mom is so scared of snakes so what im doing is showing her that ive done my research and also showing her cute videos of them😂 hopefully it works
It would be nice if you could make a video on how you connect the thermostat to the heat pad, hope that made sense
Heat mats are not a good heat source, overhead heating is much better for them. A halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer/dimming thermostat is the most natural and beneficial option. They produce infrared A and B like the sun, heat that penetrates deep into the skin tissue and heats them far more effectively than heat mats. Whereas heat mats only produce IRC, which only heats the surface of their skin.
@@nightinggale6470 Nonsense.
@@joshua7233 not nonsense at all.
Can you do a video tutorial for the basic temperature controller to a rack system or just one heat pad? 🙏🏻 Great video.
Thanks! Yes that is a good idea, we will work on that😊👍🏻
@@UltimateExoticsReptiles I'd really like to use a rack system on a budget with the basic temperature controller and a tutorial on how to use and connect it to multiple heat pads would be much helpful. Thank you so much! 😊
@@UltimateExoticsReptiles hi I dont have a termostat on my heat mat. Do I need to turn it off at night . Or can I leave it on all the times.
Always always use a thermostat with heat mats or heat bulbs
Awesome video! Where did you get the reptile display case from?
this is it i think www.reptilecentre.com/vivexotic-reptihome-vivarium--small-oak-575x375x42cm_p23624845.htm
Thank you! Really helpful 👌
Pleasure : )
You DO have to have a thermostat.
I have a cornsnake, and I have minimal things in their tank, but everything needed for a cornsnake. I do want to upgrade the things inside the tank, though, like a small branch for her to climb on because shes always climbing around the top of her tank. Anything that I've tried to put in her tank before aside from whats already in her tank has ruined her scales causing them to lift and fall off. So I'll look for better things that won't cause this lifting of her scales.
thank you so much! this helped a lot!
Great vids thanks! You have a special vid on terrarium set up for a Florida King snake? Got a few babies getting today and have set up but be nice to see what you recommend. Getting two Lavender albino on is Mosaic and a White side poss het axanthic Lavender Albino and Hypo.
Thanks! Glad to hear you enjoyed the video. That is great to hear I would recommend keeping them a very similar way would you keep Corn Snakes, thanks!
Im getting a corn snake 2 years from now..
I want to do a lot research at them first..
I made a mistake of buying a bird and not knowing it's proper diets,living space, proper diet and etc.
omg same
@has what religion are you
Happens a lot with exotic animals. Guinea pigs are a great example. People get Guinea pigs for their kids when they assume they're easy, when they're actually very high maintenance and not fit for little Timmy to take care of, and most of the stuff they make for them at pet stores are very unhealthy because no one gives enough of a shit about these high maintenance turd dispensers to take good care of them. They're extremely fragile, and perhaps most crucially, most do not enjoy human interaction. They hate being picked up, and touching them threatens them, most (not all, but most) just prefer to be left alone by their owners. Because of that, little Timmy gets bored of their Guinea pig after a week, and most either die of malnutrition or are given away to overcrowded shelters.
Can you put a heat mat under a glass aquarium for keeping corn snakes, thanks
Hi Tony, yes you can do that no problem, thank you
Thanks take care 👍
Heat mats are not a good heat source, overhead heating is much better for them. A halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer/dimming thermostat is the most natural and beneficial option, Arcadia’s deep heat projector is the second best option. They produce infrared A and B like the sun, heat that penetrates deep into the skin tissue and heats them far more effectively than heat mats. Whereas heat mats only produce IRC, which only heats the surface of their skin.
czcams.com/video/dUJZ04sqhxk/video.html
I do enjoy the natural look, but for the beginners who are looking to get their first setup:
I myself prefer plastic, non-porous decorations for hygiene purposes, especially when it comes to hides or water dishes. I tend to be conscious when a wooden hide gets fecal matter in it (especially as the snake gets bigger and those poops begin having larger water content), or when fecal matter is left by the snake in an unglazed water bowl. The only thing natural is the substrate, but that gets replaced and spot cleaned often. With my level of tank hygiene requirements, I started hating the fact that I would buy wooden hides and wood branches and be left unsure on long it'll last. Could be six months, could be one week.
I get what you’re saying, although cork bark is great. What do you provide for climbing enrichment instead of branches?
Great video. Great service. Can't wait to order from you guys again and hopefully see you in May at the SOS expo.
Thanks you Eugene! 😊👍🏻
Love the enclosure
awesome video this helped me alot!
Awesome, that is great to hear!
“Maintaining a low enough humidity should be easy”
*celebrates in maine*
Can you use mulch from like home depot???? For the bedding
Can you make a video of you setting up a whole habitat?
I found this a very helpful video but I was gonna ask where can I find that enclosure and substrate you used
loved this !! Thanks for the information:))
what size tank in gallons would be ideal for a corn snake??? also this video was so helpful thank you
the bigger the better
I mean. I was looking at a 200 cm/ 60 cm/ 90 cm for a corn snake once it reaches adult size
The tank I was looking at would be 300 gallons (us)
A lot of people say you can house your corn snake in a 40 gallon (36*18*16-inch) enclosure it's entire life. For averaged sized 4-ish foot male, you could get away with it, but the bare minimum isn't it's happiest life, and large male a 5-ish, 6-ish foot female will simply get to big for a 3 foot long tank.
For an adult corn snake, I'd highly recommend at least a 67 gallon (48*18*18) enclosure. Keep in mind you can always go bigger. There's no such thing as an enclosure that's too big, that's a stupid myth.
I would like to see a video like this for the spotted python. I like these videos very much.👍
Good idea, we will look into it, thanks!
Please do more they realy help
I find it very hard to believe these don't require special lighting, unless I misunderstood/didn't hear something on the lines of "...#specual UV lighting", of which this should be clear for those who don't look into pets much, and there's many of those about bud
What size tank did you use gallon and dimensions???
Great vid!
Could I get a link to that display case. It's nice but when I look it up I find nothing similar
@@beccabaeby2008 does this tank ship to the United States? Thanks.
I absolutely love that enclosure. Where can I buy it?
@@beccabaeby2008 Thank you sooo much!
How much did that bite hurt? lol that's what I really need to know lol
Haha wasn’t too bad, was a 5/10😂
Where do I go to buy those enclosures
Can you please give me a link to that tank please and thank you.
I'm buying one shes at least 3.5 feet and not even fully grown need some help on what substrates I should u
What is that enclosure I would like to buy it
@Cub!cax daddy
I love the design of the enclosure! What size would someone need for a western hognose? Would it thrive in a size medium or large enclosure?
The enclosure should be at least as long as the snake. Adult male hognoses need a 20 gallon long minimum, and females need a 40 gallon minimum. Bigger is better, of course.
@@nightinggale6470 Thanks! I just don't know how long the enclosures in the vid are
Can you do a video on how to connect the heat pad to the temperature controller please
So cute
Hello folks finally to day I got a baby corn snake is an reserve miami albino ( I guess) I will pick up tomorrow, so to day in going to finish to set up my 20 gallon terrarium, the breeters form the store where I buy told me to put the under tank heaters on 1 side, and to keep only the bigger water "bowl" only on the cold side, plus he told me to feed him 1 pinkies every 7 days, and avoid to handle 2 days before the feed time, and 2 day after the feed time, that's way the snake doesn't get stressed, also suggest me to avoid to handle for the first 2 weeks, will be for him to sets up on the new " house" and holding him 2 times a week maximum when possible, know I have read different ways, like to keep 1water bowl on cold side and 1 in warm side, what you guys suggest, any tips , any suggestions what you guys think, will be my first time owning a snake, thank in advance
That's king of a myth, I handled my corn snake daily the second I brought her home, and she ate up just fine within half a week of owning her.
You don't need to bother not handling your snake before you feed them, as the only reason you don't handle them after is due to digestive issues when handling them while they have a full rodent in their stomach. Corn snakes are great eaters, and will eat no matter what unless you're just abusing them or something, and are very easy to switch from live to frozen and from frozen to live.
2 times a week is the bare minimum to socialize your corn snake. Corn snakes are very calm animals, will just kind of let you handle them as much as you want. I'd say you can handle your corn snake once....occasionally twice a day, much more and they could get stressed out. I handle my snake around 10-30 minutes per handling session.
Funny enough my recent snake not my first is a corn snake, my first was a cape house snake but I love this video mines a normal corn snake called Loki since my house snake is called Thor haha
Have you ever had a fire from the heat pad,wires,etc I’m thinking on getting a cornsnake
the lamps or heat pads shouldn’t get hot enough to create a fire, they should only be around 85 degrees
We personally have never had any fires from our pads and lamps👍🏻
How do you keep the cool side cool in the summer??
Air conditioning and fans.
Do they need humity cause I’m confused do I buy a heating lamp or a humidity thing
Where can I purchase the hide, branch, and water bowl?
mind you, my family hates snakes. my dad even thought they were slimy before i told them they werent- he said that i *might* be able to get one... im still researching now just in case yknow
How big should the tank be for a baby and how long does it take for them to grow
The enclosure should be at least as long as the snake, with a good amount of depth and climbing height. Adults should have a 4x2x2’ enclosure or bigger. Babies can go in a larger enclosure as long as there’s plenty of clutter and plant coverage, and not too much open space.
Do corn snakes do better in the enclosed wood/PVC enclosures or the all glass enclosures?
Both work fine. PVC/wood retain heat and humidity better, though. And with a glass enclosure you might want to cover three sides so they feel more secure.
Is there any worry of the snake escaping from the sliding glass?
Hi I do love your WEBSITE layout
I've just got a set up and been told to remove the heat mat and get a heat lamp and uvb lamp for a corn snake in a 2ft wooden vivarium. I notice you don't use either of these 2.
What you were told is correct. Heat lamps are far more natural and beneficial than heat mats, and linear UVB is very beneficial. Keep in mind that adult corns need a 4x2x2’ enclosure or bigger.
I really want this enclosure, but It is unavailable now
does the entire enclosure need to be at a 45 humidity? even the hot spot? or the hot spot is irrelevant?
Ik this video was quite a while ago but I’m wondering is the heat pad the same idea as a heat lamp? I’m thinking of getting a corn snake but want to be properly educated first to give it the best life :)
I want to understand this as well!
As far as I know I’m pretty sure that some species of snake prefer belly heat as apposed to basking heat from a heat lamp although I don’t know what the specific species are that this applies to (can someone explain this and please feel free to correct me if I am wrong) 😊
I live in a tropical country where its normally 30 degrees celsius, if i get a heat pad should I only turn it on when it's cold?
Yes correct😊👍🏻
if you use a thermostat it will automatically turn on and off so it stays at 30 degrees celsius
GodlyEmo Oh thanks!
you should always get a thermostat
Would this be suitable for a california cornsnake? Thanks so much so helpful
A question. Is it possible to have a corn snake in a bioactive enclosure? I ask because you say to keep the substrate dry and (I assume) the substrate for a bioactive setup would need to be at least damp, so that the plants, springtails and isopods can all survive.
my corn snake is in a bio active; you just need to find a good balance; only misting your plants and getting good dirt that holds the humidity but doesn’t get water logged. the corn snake will most likely dig up the plants though.
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Werner Engel yes I am😊👍🏻
So I have this thing where my corn snake absolutely hates the heat lamp. I don’t know how else to keep the tank warm though so please help.
What bulb are you using? What’s the warm side temperature and is your thermometer digital or analog? How do you know your snake hates it?
ive heard that your not supposed to put the heat mat in the actual vivarium or 'enclosure' because the snake can get to it easily and burn, i have a 10 ish old female corn myself in a wooden vivarium, is it ok for me to put a heat mat in a glass heat mat holder?used to have her in a plastic tank however when my bearded dragon died i put her in there so ive just usedheat bulbs and ceramic heaters etc however i know a heat mat is more beneficial.
Ive heard this as well, but I didn’t know that a glass heat mat holder existed. Ik I’m really late to this comment but could you explain what this does and what you decided to do in the end? 😊
I just got an albino corn... we named him rattle snake Jake lol his brother is a fancy bearded dragon named rango. This weekend tango is moving to a 75gal long tank and Jake will have his 40 gal clean and decorated for when hes ready for an upgrade love the video. I been using eco earth mixed with repti bark.... would livebplants be okay or no?
How big is he? I'd also recommend maybe moving him up to a 75 gallon enclosure as well. 40 gallons is the minimum, but it is probably better to give him some more space to crawl around.
I know this is an old video so I hope you see this, me and my boyfriend have an empty 20 gallon long/breeder tank and plan on getting a corn snake in a few months.. can a corn snake live in this size enclosure as an adult as well or will we need to upgrade it? Dimensions are about 30" L x 13" H x 13" W
Definitely not. The enclosure must be at least as long as the snake, with a good amount of depth and climbing height. Corn snakes get 4-5’ and are very active. Adults need a 4x2x2’ enclosure or bigger.
@@nightinggale6470 okay thank you 🙏🏼
update??
Way too small, there's a few bullshit sources say you can house a corn snake in a 20 gallon enclosure, but anyone who says that are either high off their asses or really need to reevaluate how they keep their reptiles if they're house a 4 foot, 5 foot, maybe even six foot snake in an enclosure that's 2 and a half feet long.
36*18*16 (40 gallon) enclosure is the bare bones minimum for a corn snake that stays under 4.5 feet (an a large number, especially females, will exceed this length), and you should always get a bigger enclosure if you can, perhaps at least a 48*18*18 (67 gallon) enclosure. If anyone tries to tell you that an enclosure is too big, they're also either high off their asses or need to reevaluate how they keep their reptiles.
Where did you get that inclosure it looks gorgeous ?
@@james__anna_burns4885 thank you 😊
Crystal Review you’re welcome! :)
the seretonin discharge was unreal for me when u finished build the enclosure
how large do i need the enclosure to be if my corn snake is 4 ft long?
75 or 120 gallons
Where’s the link to buy all the stuff
I’m using this!! Can I keep this enclosure ? Or in general will the corn snake get to big for it
I’m not sure how big the enclosure in question is, but adult corns need a 4x2x2’ enclosure or larger. The enclosure should be at least as long as the snake.
Probably not. I'd recommend a 67 gallon enclosure at least, maybe even a 120 gallon enclosure minimum if you get a true giant 6 foot female. With an average size male, you could get away with a 40 gallon enclosure, I suppose, but it would be better to go bigger.
@@metaknight115 a 6’ snake should have a 6’ enclosure or larger, not a 4’ 120 gallon.
With heat thing
Can you just put a timer on the light?
Yes you can, no problem : )
Does the tank ship to the United States? If so, I will definitely buy. ☺️
this is it www.reptilecentre.com/vivexotic-reptihome-vivarium--small-oak-575x375x42cm_p23624845.htm
Is it fine if i live in an area where the summer is 20-35c outside and in the house or is that too hot
Corn snakes need a basking spot surface temperature of 30-32 (measured by a temperature gun), a warm side ambient temperature of 25-27, and a cool side temperature of 23-24 (measured by a digital thermometer). Use air conditioning and/or fans to bring down the temperature, and make sure the heat lamp is regulated by a dimming thermostat.