chinese corn snake care - Noah's Ark Pets
Common Name: Chinese Corn Snake
Scientific Name: Elaphae rufodorsata
Maximum size: 36”
Chinese Corn Snakes are found in Korea, bordering Russia, and China. These snakes are semi-aquatic living in close proximity of water but also requiring warm, dry basking areas. Unlike most Corn Snakes, they bear live young.
Captive Habitat:
They can be housed in a 20 gallon aquarium. Landscape to provide plenty of climbing, basking, and hiding places. The aquarium must be well ventilated. Suitable substrates for you snake's home include reptile carpet or reptile bark or shredded coconut husks. Spot clean as needed change substrate at least once a month.
Diet:
Their diet consists of live fish, tadpoles, frogs, crickets, and earthworms.
Water:
Clean de-chlorinated water should always be available. Occasional misting with de-chlorinated water is beneficial. A large shallow water bowl is necessary for drinking, soaking.
Temperature:
Day temperature should be between 68 to 86 F Night temperatures should range between59 to 68 F. There are several methods for establishing the proper temperature range for your reptile. Using spotlights of variable wattage incandescent bulbs on the outside of the enclosure, under tank heaters or any combination of these. When using spotlights for 24 hour heat use red, night bulbs or a ceramic heating element to maintain day / night light cycle. Never place lights inside the enclosure where the reptile could come in contact with them and get burned. Use a thermometer to ensure proper temperature range is maintained.
Lighting:
UVB emitting full spectrum lighting is optional for snakes. However it may prove to be beneficial to the long term care of your pet reptile. The light should be positioned less than 18" from your pet for maximum effect. Glass blocks ultraviolet light, and air circulation, therefore it should never be used as a top for the enclosure. A 12- hour day/ night lighting cycle is a good start for your pet reptile. Using a timer is the best way to ensure that the proper amount of light is received.
NOTE: This care sheet is a general guide, to learn more about your pet consult a book about it.
