CORN SNAKE SETUP FOR BEGINNERS!

[@scotty5471]

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

[@flakkeo6260]

yeah me too i want one

[@UltimateExoticsReptiles]

Thanks Charlotte, I am glad you found our video helpful. I hope you manage to get one : )

[@Unknown_person676]

When u get it make some vids🙃

[@elianamiranda7833]

Omg Same

[@carmencristoloveanu7609]

I am getting an albino corn snake in a week. I love them

[@KNOWNPARANOID]

“ she’s biting me “ *laughs in pain *

[@UltimateExoticsReptiles]

😂👍🏻

[@ren3939]

Corn snakes never usually hurt when they bite you

[@nrktaco4598]

@@ren3939 im late but yea they feel like a cat scratch

[@meowhater6409]

@@nrktaco4598 how do you remove them from your hand

[@ant_mk3596]

@@meowhater6409 just wait until they let go

[@bear_rrr]

“Maintaining low enough humidity should be easy.” *cries in North Carolina*

[@nxthxn_nn]

Try crying in South Carolina 👁💧👄💧 👁

[@bear_rrr]

Nathan Rowell 😂

[@lilcow1809]

@@nxthxn_nn can’t really cry during summer they just steam away

[@nxthxn_nn]

@@lilcow1809 And then the humidity goes up 😭😭

[@mattneufeld3399]

Crying in Pacific Northwest

[@Glesgacelts]

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 😊

[@Glesgacelts]

Update: she’s doing great! Had a full shed no issues, eating and pooping. Admire her daily and love her! 🥰

[@J242D]

@@Glesgaceltscan we get an update!

[@lyndsey1133]

how is she doing now?

[@GravityDAD]

@@Glesgacelts thats wicked, how big is your tank?

[@sinwolf5539]

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 !

[@ashleydehart8942]

Hi there can u send me there details I want to find out bi them about a set up for me

[@taeviansworldofreptiles3828]

Can you do a video showing how to connect that thermostat up with a heating pad? I have never seen anything like that

[@UltimateExoticsReptiles]

That’s a good idea, thank you, we will look into doing that video😊👍🏻

[@Geoffrey454]

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.

[@jacobwallace5674]

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?

[@usedicecat6780]

@@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

[@KayelleEti]

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.

[@andydoster6343]

EdenThePokèGal .C he says it quickly in the beginning there’s a hide in the water bowl

[@joshua7233]

There are two hides in the enclosure.

[@katherinehansen950]

The bowl is also designed to be a hide

[@44Sharks4]

This guy really tells you the info you need for a cornsnake. Thanks man.

[@nevertrustagnat]

I’m getting a corn snake so this video really helped because I was deciding on what to do with the enclosure

[@UltimateExoticsReptiles]

That is great to hear, I am glad you found the video helpful : ) Thank you for watching!

[@kobusvissrt5161]

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

[@melaniesmith5114]

Very thorough and helpful. Thank you!

[@michellejones5541]

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😊

[@GravityDAD]

did you get one?

[@michellejones5541]

@GravityDAD yes I did 😁 she is a beautiful anery corn nothing rare or fancy genetics but I love her 😍

[@GravityDAD]

@@michellejones5541 that’s amazing, mind if I ask what size tank you have? My son wants a corn snake and I’m able to get a 40gallon tank but much bigger than that is out of budget, I’m worried 40gallon isn’t big enough after not long?

[@michellejones5541]

@GravityDAD she is in a 4ftx2ftx2ft vivarium at the moment but I do have an 8ftx3ftx2ft for her when she is full grown

[@GravityDAD]

@@michellejones5541 knowing what you know and the experience you have, is 40 gallon just to small for a corn snake over 4ish years old? I want to get a baby but dont want to replace the 40gallon tank in a few years, thanks for any info!

[@gsdlife09]

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.

[@turkialhabbad8613]

Thanks man. Appreciated. How about a video of cleaning and feeding the corn snake?

[@nightinggale6470]

The website reptifiles has a great care guide. Feel free to ask me any specific questions!

[@goldptl1770]

actually looking at your website to get stuff for my first corn snake XD, then stumbled on this video

[@NhatMinh-tr9yg]

Im getting a blizzard corn snake in a few days, sooo excited rn, thanks for your instruction 😻

[@TheauthorGC]

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

[@BROOSKI_AZ]

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

[@bluelinemorphs]

Great video bro - I was thinking of doing one like this for my channel but for ball pythons

[@UltimateExoticsReptiles]

Thanks bro, good idea! Do it😊👍🏻

[@ashleydehart8942]

Nice setup man planning on getting me a corn snake soon

[@sleeppzy]

I’m getting a corn snake, thanks for the help!

[@UltimateExoticsReptiles]

Awesome, glad you found it helpful : )

[@JohnFaulkner56]

Like the channel, obsessed with your website, and I love the youtube vids! Thank you for my beautiful baby "Noodle"!☺️🐍

[@hussicots]

Is that the right size for an adult corn snake then? Great video. Love the detail!

[@UltimateExoticsReptiles]

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!

[@LillyMDaOG]

Can you use mulch from like home depot???? For the bedding

[@gwendjva735]

Im getting an albino cornsnake tomorrow!! I cant wait

[@recklessethan]

Why do you have weed leave on the branch

[@Ignorethis12345]

Because for some reason fake weed is very common when it comes to fake plants for terrariums and aquariums

[@jhemv.a2515]

It would be nice if you could make a video on how you connect the thermostat to the heat pad, hope that made sense

[@nightinggale6470]

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.

[@joshua7233]

@@nightinggale6470 Nonsense.

[@nightinggale6470]

@@joshua7233 not nonsense at all.

[@desertqueenaz7895]

Love the enclosure

[@t-timeman6909]

Awesome video! Where did you get the reptile display case from?

[@james__anna_burns4885]

this is it i think www.reptilecentre.com/vivexotic-reptihome-vivarium--small-oak-575x375x42cm_p23624845.htm

[@Tony-ve4se]

Can you put a heat mat under a glass aquarium for keeping corn snakes, thanks

[@UltimateExoticsReptiles]

Hi Tony, yes you can do that no problem, thank you

[@Tony-ve4se]

Thanks take care 👍

[@nightinggale6470]

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. kzbin.info/www/bejne/moati2NqqNabrs0

[@Ochibason]

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.

[@UltimateExoticsReptiles]

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!

[@evanmnbishop]

"plastic vines" more like fake weed ;)

[@UltimateExoticsReptiles]

😂😂exactly!

[@darrylbrown8549]

That’s what I was gonna say

[@sadiesstuff4270]

Lol XD

[@VoteLNLSN]

Snake weed*

[@WxvyWarrior]

@@VoteLNLSN 😂😂

[@blazebopperg7256]

I found this a very helpful video but I was gonna ask where can I find that enclosure and substrate you used

[@zoehoutzager9847]

loved this !! Thanks for the information:))

[@TurquoiseTerrorizer]

Great vid!

[@sasha9084]

what size tank in gallons would be ideal for a corn snake??? also this video was so helpful thank you

[@theawokendragonBlueTea]

the bigger the better

[@idiotically-everything]

I mean. I was looking at a 200 cm/ 60 cm/ 90 cm for a corn snake once it reaches adult size

[@idiotically-everything]

The tank I was looking at would be 300 gallons (us)

[@metaknight115]

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.

[@evanhowe_beats8427]

awesome video this helped me alot!

[@UltimateExoticsReptiles]

Awesome, that is great to hear!

[@ALAMLUSVI]

terima kasih telah berbagi pengalaman tentang corn snake

[@xcdevilish]

Can you do a video tutorial for the basic temperature controller to a rack system or just one heat pad? 🙏🏻 Great video.

[@UltimateExoticsReptiles]

Thanks! Yes that is a good idea, we will work on that😊👍🏻

[@xcdevilish]

@@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! 😊

[@Dreammaster15089]

@@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.

[@LillyMDaOG]

What size tank did you use gallon and dimensions???

[@maxxiepandaface]

Thank you! Really helpful 👌

[@UltimateExoticsReptiles]

Pleasure : )

[@sydneyjones1803]

Where do I go to buy those enclosures

[@cristinah2652]

I absolutely love that enclosure. Where can I buy it?

[@cristinah2652]

@@beccabaeby2008 Thank you sooo much!

[@Megaraa]

Would this be suitable for a california cornsnake? Thanks so much so helpful

[@ender-wx5pj]

thank you so much! this helped a lot!

[@wrath7671]

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 😂

[@pencilsniper]

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.

[@eugenekeith9340]

Great video. Great service. Can't wait to order from you guys again and hopefully see you in May at the SOS expo.

[@UltimateExoticsReptiles]

Thanks you Eugene! 😊👍🏻

[@lzumzum2546]

Can you make a video of you setting up a whole habitat?

[@Mattman1298]

Could I get a link to that display case. It's nice but when I look it up I find nothing similar

[@gabrieladelconte9811]

@@beccabaeby2008 does this tank ship to the United States? Thanks.

[@gray1137]

Have you ever had a fire from the heat pad,wires,etc I’m thinking on getting a cornsnake

[@quinnplaysguitar]

the lamps or heat pads shouldn’t get hot enough to create a fire, they should only be around 85 degrees

[@UltimateExoticsReptiles]

We personally have never had any fires from our pads and lamps👍🏻

[@Hestechillos]

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.

[@juliadiaz3288]

omg same

[@charlieward6725]

@has what religion are you

[@metaknight115]

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.

[@brayden942]

Do they need humity cause I’m confused do I buy a heating lamp or a humidity thing

[@RheezesPieces]

Can you do a video on how to connect the heat pad to the temperature controller please

[@ninathetaurus7489]

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?

[@nightinggale6470]

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.

[@ninathetaurus7489]

@@nightinggale6470 Thanks! I just don't know how long the enclosures in the vid are

[@Walter.Hartwell.white99.1]

Can you please give me a link to that tank please and thank you.

[@naomid6583]

The bite 🤣

[@wrestlingfan4ever76]

Do corn snakes do better in the enclosed wood/PVC enclosures or the all glass enclosures?

[@nightinggale6470]

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.

[@papig_is_pat219]

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

[@caeldorman5779]

What is that enclosure I would like to buy it

[@rashbutta3924]

@Cub!cax daddy

[@kittenpw]

How do you keep the cool side cool in the summer??

[@nightinggale6470]

Air conditioning and fans.

[@honey3392]

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?

[@metaknight115]

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.

[@maiccuzzu125]

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

[@metaknight115]

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.

[@keithrich5865]

I'm buying one shes at least 3.5 feet and not even fully grown need some help on what substrates I should u

[@yeol2859]

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?

[@UltimateExoticsReptiles]

Yes correct😊👍🏻

[@godlyemo1414]

if you use a thermostat it will automatically turn on and off so it stays at 30 degrees celsius

[@yeol2859]

GodlyEmo Oh thanks!

[@james__anna_burns4885]

you should always get a thermostat

[@liahnejooste7256]

Please do more they realy help

[@stevennguyen4993]

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.

[@nightinggale6470]

I get what you’re saying, although cork bark is great. What do you provide for climbing enrichment instead of branches?

[@booper7468]

Do you only ship within sourly Africa or can I buy from you guys if I’m in the states if I can’t buy from you guys could you provide an Amazon page of the things used in this video if you can

[@bobdabuilder7650]

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 :)

[@dancingfire3989]

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) 😊

[@jakevisconti1765]

Where in South Africa are you guys, I so badly want a blizzard corn snake but not so easy to find in the small town I live in.

[@UltimateExoticsReptiles]

Hi there. We are based in Waterfall, Durban. We do have Blizzard Corn Snakes in stock and we ship country wide😊👍🏻Thanks!

[@jakevisconti1765]

@@UltimateExoticsReptiles 😁😁😁 if I may ask how much do they go for including shipping to Port Elizabeth?

[@UltimateExoticsReptiles]

@@jakevisconti1765 Sure no problem, please send us an email to [e-mail], thank you very much.

[@jakevisconti1765]

@@UltimateExoticsReptiles hi there a sent an email but got no reply yet, not sure if my email came through is the another way to contact you guys?

[@jakevisconti1765]

@@UltimateExoticsReptiles I also messaged on your facebook page

[@alisonoxholm9315]

Always always use a thermostat with heat mats or heat bulbs

[@crystalreview4268]

Where did you get that inclosure it looks gorgeous ?

[@crystalreview4268]

@@james__anna_burns4885 thank you 😊

[@james__anna_burns4885]

Crystal Review you’re welcome! :)

[@noah-476]

anyway i could buy a cage exactly like this one from you or could you maybe upload a vid on how to make it or if you bought it could you send the link plz?

[@sips4296]

Sorry, may I ask exactly what kinds of bark go into your premium wood chips?

[@immortall21]

does the entire enclosure need to be at a 45 humidity? even the hot spot? or the hot spot is irrelevant?

[@amberlutz2303]

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

[@nightinggale6470]

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.

[@amberlutz2303]

@@nightinggale6470 okay thank you 🙏🏼

[@Gonjadote]

update??

[@metaknight115]

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.

[@PonderingStudent]

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.

[@talaynabaldwin5502]

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.

[@thealmightyone8678]

Can they drink distilled water

[@UltimateExoticsReptiles]

The almighty One yes they can😊👍🏻

[@blitzjuicd912]

Do you ship the cages and all the equipment to the USA

[@clevelandexplorer2221]

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

[@ldm3675]

realy helpfull

[@gabrieladelconte9811]

Does the tank ship to the United States? If so, I will definitely buy. ☺️

[@james__anna_burns4885]

this is it www.reptilecentre.com/vivexotic-reptihome-vivarium--small-oak-575x375x42cm_p23624845.htm

[@dariusdraper8836]

Hi I do love your WEBSITE layout

[@LizMichelleGuzman]

Where can I purchase the hide, branch, and water bowl?

[@thomasgoulden5072]

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.

[@dancingfire3989]

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? 😊

[@Oliver-ur5pi]

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

[@nightinggale6470]

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.

[@1cedis]

I have a 5ft corn snake in a 3ft by 1ft 15 is this too small or should I get a 4ft by 2ft?🤔

[@joshdickson8884]

Where can I find this vivarium do you have a link for it?

[@mrfacecaser4009]

What heating pad did you use and can I get a link to it

[@mrfacecaser4009]

I'm in the US

[@jarvisbowen1224]

I’m using this!! Can I keep this enclosure ? Or in general will the corn snake get to big for it

[@nightinggale6470]

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.

[@metaknight115]

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.

[@nightinggale6470]

@@metaknight115 a 6’ snake should have a 6’ enclosure or larger, not a 4’ 120 gallon.

[@beb4354]

How big should the tank be for a baby and how long does it take for them to grow

[@nightinggale6470]

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.

[@morandtganesan5281]

Please can I have a link for all the products in this setup, would like to purchase them.

[@james__anna_burns4885]

here’s the cage www.reptilecentre.com/vivexotic-reptihome-vivarium--small-oak-575x375x42cm_p23624845.htm

[@james__anna_burns4885]

premium wood chips are at any hard wear store

[@james__anna_burns4885]

you can find the hide and decorations at any local reptile store and i recommend getting them from a local and not big like pet smart bc they have worse stuff

[@duonghao8859]

Hope you will answer my question: I'm making an enclosure for my adult corn with the size 23.6" x 23.6" x 15.7", is that too small?

[@nightinggale6470]

Yes. The enclosure must be at least as long as the snake, adult corns need a 4x2x2’ enclosure or larger.

[@metaknight115]

WAY TOO SMALL. 40 gallon (36*18*16) enclosure for an average size male, bare minimum, a 67 gallon (48*18*18) enclosure for a large male or really any female, bare minimum. Might even need a 120 gallon (48*24*24) if a female get's REALLY big. Keep in mind, bigger is always better, you could house your corn snake in a 210 gallon (72*24*30) enclosure and your snake isn't going to get "stressed out" or "scared". I have my 1 year old corn snake in a 40 gallon enclosure, which was apparently "too big" according to the one of the workers at prehistoric pets, and guess what, she loves that thing.

[@geodonut5146]

Where can i order the display cage

[@darrensmith4978]

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.

[@nightinggale6470]

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.

[@joannegonzalez6575]

Ok my sister has a corn snake but the snakes system is out of order. She is a big snake but shed twice 8n March. Repeatedly tried to feed her but she keeps spitting it out. Any advice would be appreciated. She's very hungry but keeps spitting the mouse out.

[@gredarthd5292]

would coco fiber work for a substrate ?

[@nightinggale6470]

Yep.

[@taylordelacerda6833]

So to keep a corn snake a heat mat under the tank is enough? You don’t need a heat lamp?

[@UltimateExoticsReptiles]

Hi there, yes that is correct : )

[@nightinggale6470]

No, heat mats are not an adequate heat source. They do nothing for ambient temps and produce the wrong kind of heat. A halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer/dimming thermostat is the most natural and beneficial option. They produce IRA and IRB 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. Look into the research of Dr. Frances Baines and Roman Muryn (reptile heating and lighting experts) for more information.

[@Mothobius]

@@nightinggale6470 I mean not everyone wants to operate a bunch of lights and replace bulbs.

[@nightinggale6470]

@@Mothobius tough. They’re much more natural and beneficial for the animal, and not that inconvenient.

[@Mothobius]

@@nightinggale6470 True, but not everyone can buy that kinda stuff. In some places we only have cheap stuff

[@zcatta5200]

Is there any worry of the snake escaping from the sliding glass?

[@oddelf7988]

does anyone know if you can move a young corn snake into a full sized enclosure right away? (like the enclosure you would use for an adult?) of the videos i’ve watched no one has really covered it lol

[@nightinggale6470]

Absolutely! Just make sure there’s plenty of clutter and plant coverage, and not too much open space. Also make sure the enclosure is completely escape proof. It may be more difficult to find the snake until they grow, but juveniles will thrive in a large enclosure as long as it’s properly furnished :)

[@oddelf7988]

thanks! and i have since seen just how massive a 40 gallon enclosure is, so i understand why people would use a smaller container for young snakes

[@nightinggale6470]

@@oddelf7988 a 40 gallon honestly isn’t that massive. Keep in mind that adult corns need a 4x2x2’ (120 gallon) enclosure or larger, 40 gallons is too small for an adult! The enclosure should be at least as long as the snake :)

[@metaknight115]

@@oddelf7988 You can get away with a 40 gallon enclosure with a male corn snake, but it's the bare minimum. For a corn snake to live it's best life I'd recommend a 67 gallon (48*18*18) at least (emphases on at least, there's no such thing as a tank that's too big, that's a dumb myth), especially for a 5 footer female, who probably exceeds a 40 gallon enclosure.

[@metaknight115]

@@nightinggale6470 Actually, I've read that the minimum is the length and width of the tank combined equating the full length of the snake, while the snake's length plus half the snake's length is the minimum desired size (emphases on minimum, as there's no such thing as an enclosure that's too big, that's a stupid myth). For an example, a 4.5 foot long snake could live just fine in a 40 gallon enclosure. However, that's literally the bare minimum, and it would probably be better to move to, say a 120 gallon enclosure. I'd say a 40 gallon enclosure is the bare minimum for a male corn snake, though it would be better to move up to a 67 or 120 gallon enclosure. Females, in my opinion, just simply get too big for a 40 gallon enclosure whatsoever, and I'd say 67 gallons is the bare minimum.