What else can I feed my corn snake?

What else can I feed my corn snake?

Diet – what do corn snakes eat? Mice should be their most common food, but you can feed them other prey such as suitably sized quails or rats. Make sure prey is thoroughly defrosted and the width is no greater than 1.5 times the widest part of the snake’s body.

Can I feed my snake eggs?

While it might be an acquired taste (yuck), snake eggs are safe to eat so long as they are cooked like bird eggs. Even eggs that come from a venomous snake will be fine. The venom is not harmful at this embryo stage and will be digested as a protein. How often do snakes eat?

Can I feed a corn snake chicken?

Can pet snakes eat chicken? The best source of food for any pet snake are small rodents, not birds. However, in a pinch, it is perfectly okay to feed your snake a few slices of raw chicken breast. There are many dietary substitutions for snakes, but you should know that no snakes are vegetarian.

What do I need to know to own a corn snake?

The size of the corn snake is very important in considering before you purchase a snake. The size of the snake determines the housing and care for the creature. The size of the snake determines the size of its prey, the size of it’s enclosure, the snakes temperament and tolerance to handling.

Can you put 2 corn snakes together in the same tank?

Unfortunately, snakes aren’t social creatures, and they dislike the company of other snakes. Two female corn snakes that are about the same size may be able to live together in the same tank. However, two males corns or one male and one female corn snake should always live separately.

How big should a corn snake tank be?

40 gallon

Is a 20-gallon tank big enough for a corn snake?

A corn snake needs at least a 20-gallon tank with more width than height. The tank should have a set up with a mild temperature and humidity. Baby corn snakes are kept in a smaller container until they grow larger.

How often should you clean a corn snake tank?

Corn snakes, as with most pets, require a clean environment to thrive. We recommend a spot clean as often as possible (every day) and a full clean every 4 weeks or so.

What size tank do snakes need?

Snakes grow really fast. Opt for a terrarium that will be large enough for your breed of snake. Small snakes should be placed in a terrarium that is 10-20 gallons large in size and for other species such as king snakes the structure should be approximately 30-55 gallons.

Do snakes need heat lamps?

Snakes do require a heat lamp or under-cage heating pads, to offer warm zones where they can bask and get energy. Snakes cannot produce their own heat; they are ectothermic. They depend on their environment to keep them at top functioning temperatures.