Corn Snake Terrarium, What size is best?

There are many people who fascinate themselves more with reptile pets instead of your average cats and dogs. Some feel as if they share a more excellent bond with these animals, while some keep them because they look fantastic.

When we mention reptiles, the first thing that indeed comes to your mind is snakes. Well, as a matter of fact, it is; however, it would be corn snakes in particular. And with that being said, where would you keep your pet corn snake if you didn’t have a place for it? Surely you wouldn’t want it to slitter around your home. It would be terrifying for all of your guests. Hence we are here to guide you on how you could choose the size for your corn snake terrarium.

This article will explain or discuss:

• Corn Snake Heating
• Corn Snake Habitat
• Terrarium Size
• Decorations
• What if you have 2 corn snakes?

Hypomelanistic Corn Snake

One of the most famous and beloved species of corn snakes would be the Hypomelanistic corn snake. These snakes carry a recessive trait that reduces their dark pigments, allowing them to show bright red, white and orange pigments more vividly. However, its eyes do remain dark as usual. If you are worried about snakes having venom, worry not.

The Hypomelanistic Corn snake does have venom; however, it is not harmful to us but rather beneficial. These venoms are often used by humans to kill pests such as rodents which sometimes crawl at the back of an alleyway. Hence if venom was your worry, you could gladly put that aside.

Corn Snake Heating

As any reptile out there, they are cold-blooded. Which means they are unable to survive at a temperature that is lower than their own body. The ideal temperature is recommended for corn snakes rates around 75 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit during cool times and 80 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit during warmer times. Hence if you were to make a corn snake terrarium, you would need to invest yourself in artificial lighting and a heater to prevent it from entering hibernation.

Having your corn snakes enter hibernation would not be healthy for it. This is because of the living environments it used to be in, and these sudden changes may cause it to hibernate at the wrong timing, reducing its health.

Corn Snake Habitat

The corn snake habitat is also one that is not to be neglected. Corn snakes live in many varieties of places, from open forests to rocky hillsides. Sometimes they rest in abandoned buildings near farmlands. Making sure that the corn snake terrarium fits its natural habitat remains a top priority. With a living condition close to its natural habitat, only then can your corn snake live a whole and healthy life.

Now that we understand thoroughly about your corn snake, time to decide on the corn snake terrarium size.

Terrarium Size

Before purchasing just any container for your corn snake, do know that it is able to grow up to 5 feet long when it reaches maturity. This will take the corn snake approximately two years to grow into this length. Hence it would help if you chose a container that can fit your snake. You wouldn’t want to switch boxes midway when it grows up.

As a suggestion, it would be best to get an enclosure with approximately 48 cm in length, 18 in with and 22 in height. However, there are some who argue that getting one larger would be more ideal as you are unable to predict its total growth during maturity.

Terrarium Condition

Ensure that your terrarium is sealed tight. If you were to purchase a corn snake when its a baby, these slender little animals will try to find cracks in your terrarium to explore the world. They are well-known escapists in the reptile family. IF you do find any, do remember that you should NEVER use tape! This is crucial to these little beings as tape would get stuck onto them, preventing them from moving.

If you are planning to have a front-opening terrarium, do ensure that there is a lock that prevents the door from opening. These snakes are sometimes smart enough to open the sliding doors themselves. Imagine if you were to invite friends over to your house to find the corn snake terrarium empty.

Decorations

There are numerous ways which you can venture in decorating your corn snake terrarium. One of which would be adding large stones and wood barks there. Snakes love to crawl and hide between cracks. Having these ideas would not only improve their living condition but also enhance natural instincts. 

You can also consider having some plants in it too. These would at least ensure that there is enough oxygen to sustain your corn snake. Then again, if it were to lack oxygen, there is a slight chance it will struggle and find a way to escape. Hence you would want to make sure that it loves where it is being kept.

What If I Have 2 Corn Snakes

No matter what you do, never place two corn snakes in a single terrarium. There is a high risk of cannibalism happening. These snakes would fight each other to try to dominate the place. When they are hungry, they might approach their hunger with one another. Overall, it would simply be a bad idea to have them both in one place.

If you have two corn snakes and you must have both of them in a terrarium, ensure that there is a divider in the terrarium to prevent them both from crashing onto one another. However, this is still not recommended as they can still slither through the cracks.

Conclusion

What we have suggested are just basic terrarium ideas for your corn snake. Of course, there are no limits to what you can explore and if you think may be best for your corn snake. And again, do make sure you have the time and finance to care for your corn snake. After all, these little creatures do have lives and would prefer to live the rest of their lives happily.

Have you decided on which corn snake terrarium to get yet? Let us know what you think in the comments below.