Your adult corn snake can live in a 20 gallon tank, as long as you let him out for exercise on a regular basis. If you are able to afford 30 gallons or more, this is even more suitable. As you can probably guess, snakes are escape artists, so be sure you have a secure locking top to your tank. If you buy locks from a pet store, purchase four – one for each side.
Do not use pine shavings, corncob or sand in the habitat. Snakes have been known to ingest these substances and become impacted. Avoid outside dirt as well, because it often contains bacteria or parasites. Newspaper works well, but for a nicer look, aspen bedding often used for snakes. If it is ingested, it is small enough to go through the snake rather than impact it.
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Corn snakes require a nice hiding place, whether it be a cardboard box, fake logs, or even a plastic cup with a hole in it. Your snake should be able to fit in it, but have the sides touch it in order to feel secure.
Your corn snake needs a good climbing branch for exercise and entertainment. You can use one outside, but to avoid bacteria and parasites, take off all the leaves, scrub it down and bake it thoroughly. Click
HERE to see a list of safe branches for your snake.
Fresh water is important to your snake, both for hydration and sometimes bathing. Your corn snake might eliminate in his water as well. Change your water once a day, if not more.
