| 6 things you need to know | | | | the corn snake. |
| 1. Time | | | | 4. WHERE TO FIND ONE |
| Your Corn Snake will take up some time, not as | | | | I definitely recommend finding a local breeder or |
| much as a cat or dog, but don't fall for the trap that | | | | specialized reptile/fish pet store to get your corn |
| they take no time at all. They will need weekly | | | | snake from. In general, you should avoid big chain pet |
| feeding, buying of food, cleaning up after them | | | | stores. There are also annual reptile shows in many |
| (eww...but it has to be done), and of course take the | | | | cities where you can find quite a few experienced |
| time to take them out. Keep in mind your snake will | | | | breeders to help you start out. |
| live for up to 20 years. | | | | 5. WHAT TO LOOK FOR |
| 2. Money | | | | Your prospective corn snake should be alert, clean, |
| You will need a habitat for your snake. While they will | | | | free of ticks or other bugs, and round, without |
| be happy in a plastic shoebox style container (with air | | | | sagging skin or prominent spine. |
| vents of course), they will grow out of it, and you | | | | 6. FEEDING |
| may not be happy with it for long either, as its not | | | | As a hatchling your corn snake will eat a baby mouse |
| very aesthetically pleasing. If you start off with a | | | | every 2 to 5 days or so. As the snake grows, they |
| baby corn snake, they of course will grow, and need | | | | will need larger mice and more of them. As adults a |
| bigger space. | | | | couple mice once a week will suffice quite well. Make |
| 3. MICE EEEK! | | | | sure you have a reliable source of mice to feed, |
| Yes, Corn snakes eat mice, they do not eat bugs or | | | | either frozen or live. |
| fish. If you are squeamish about mice, this is | | | | In general, Corn snakes are very gentle pets, and |
| definitely something to consider. Either rely on | | | | easy to care for, but please be sure to do the |
| somebody else to do the feeding, or face your fears. | | | | proper research before you jump in. |
| This person might not be around for the lifespan of | | | | |