DESCRIPTION
Corn Snakes originate from the fields and forests of the United States and require a moderately warm and humid environment. These coiled and colorful snakes are found throughout the southwestern and central United States and are docile in nature; making them a great choice for beginning snake owners. Learn more about these fascinating creatures, their behaviors, and how to care for them in the sections below.
Experience Level: Beginner
Size: Corn snakes grow to 48-60 inches (122-152 cm).
Lifespan: Corn snakes live for approximately 18-23 years.
Habitat: Corn snakes should be housed individually.
Personality: Docile
Handling: Easy to handle.
Housing:
Terrarium Set-Up:
or bedding. Remove droppings frequently, stir the bedding every other week and change monthly.
climbing, and add a rock or wood hiding place on the habitat’s cool side.
appropriate day/night cycle should be mimicked.
Amphibian Heating & Lighting” and “Setting Up a Reptile or Amphibian Habitat’ Care Guides.
RODENTS: Feed your snake frozen mice or rats that been thawed. Hold the rodent with tons when offering it to your snake.
NOTE: Adult snakes may not feed for several weeks at a time.
WATER: A fresh, large, shallow dish for snakes to sip or soak in.
Vet Assured: Pets purchased at PetSmart are part of our exclusive Vet Assured program, designed by PetSmart veterinarians to help improve the health and well-being of our pets. Our vendors meet a high standard in caring for pets and screening them for common illnesses, including Zoonotic diseases. This program also includes specific standards for in-store pet care.
The PetSmart Promise: If your pet becomes ill during the initial 14-day period, or if you’re not satisfied for any reason, PetSmart will gladly replace the pet or refund the purchase price.
Safety tips for you and your pet:
1. ALL ANIMALS can potentially carry viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases contagious to humans. 2. Thoroughly wash your hands with
warm, soapy water before and after contact with any pet or its habitat. 3. Adults should assist children with hand washing after contact with a pet or its enclosure. 4. Use caution when handling pets, and remember they may bite or scratch, especially when stressed.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I just recently got an albino corn snake from petsupplycanada and I fell in love with her she’s gorgeous, gentle and sweet. I have two children that are age 1 years old and two years old and they are able to hold the snake without any problems, lol my kids love to give the snake kisses . Definitely will be getting another snake from here again.!!!
Robbyjames4242 (verified owner) –
Very calm and docile, bought for my daughter, very great for a first pet
Naruto (verified owner) –
I love him so much he is great recommend lots best pet
CorneliusandAlex (verified owner) –
I have named home Cornelius, He moves all around, eats well and hasn’t tried to bite me at all yet. I was told he was spicy but he handles well. He enjoys a good front pocket ride.
nythra (verified owner) –
i bought this crazy corn snake and it was very friendly but tried to escape
Snakey27 (verified owner) –
Love my new corn snake. Such a friendly, docile and cool pet!
cdovick (verified owner) –
We have had our Corn Snake “Noodles” for a little over a week now. He has successfully eaten and is thriving. He is a calm snake and my 11 year old daughter has held him everyday without him striking at her. She is in love with her new snake!
Snakey27 (verified owner) –
Love my new corn snake. Such a friendly, docile and cool pet!
Someoneshootme (verified owner) –
I’m 13 and I’ve wanted a corn snake for AGES! Should I though?
Samantha (verified owner) –
I bought my first snake ever from petsupplycanada and am so happy. I have had him for about a month now. He has had NO issues with eating. He already successfully shed. Me, my daughter and son have held him almost daily (not during feeding or 72 hours after) and had never once tried to strike us.
Robbyjames4242 (verified owner) –
Very calm and docile, bought for my daughter, very great for a first pet
Snakemom23 (verified owner) –
Purchased a corn snake, we think it was to young to be sold, no one knew much about it. He passed a few days after getting him.
Snakey27 (verified owner) –
Love my new corn snake. Such a friendly, docile and cool pet!
Naruto (verified owner) –
I love him so much he is great recommend lots best pet
CorneliusandAlex (verified owner) –
I have named home Cornelius, He moves all around, eats well and hasn’t tried to bite me at all yet. I was told he was spicy but he handles well. He enjoys a good front pocket ride.
Someoneshootme (verified owner) –
I’m 13 and I’ve wanted a corn snake for AGES! Should I though?
Snakemom23 (verified owner) –
Purchased a corn snake, we think it was to young to be sold, no one knew much about it. He passed a few days after getting him.
cdovick (verified owner) –
We have had our Corn Snake “Noodles” for a little over a week now. He has successfully eaten and is thriving. He is a calm snake and my 11 year old daughter has held him everyday without him striking at her. She is in love with her new snake!
Naruto (verified owner) –
I love him so much he is great recommend lots best pet
cdovick (verified owner) –
We have had our Corn Snake “Noodles” for a little over a week now. He has successfully eaten and is thriving. He is a calm snake and my 11 year old daughter has held him everyday without him striking at her. She is in love with her new snake!
Snakey27 (verified owner) –
Love my new corn snake. Such a friendly, docile and cool pet!
Robbyjames4242 (verified owner) –
Very calm and docile, bought for my daughter, very great for a first pet
CorneliusandAlex (verified owner) –
I have named home Cornelius, He moves all around, eats well and hasn’t tried to bite me at all yet. I was told he was spicy but he handles well. He enjoys a good front pocket ride.
Snakey27 (verified owner) –
Love my new corn snake. Such a friendly, docile and cool pet!
Snakemom23 (verified owner) –
Purchased a corn snake, we think it was to young to be sold, no one knew much about it. He passed a few days after getting him.
Samantha (verified owner) –
I bought my first snake ever from petsupplycanada and am so happy. I have had him for about a month now. He has had NO issues with eating. He already successfully shed. Me, my daughter and son have held him almost daily (not during feeding or 72 hours after) and had never once tried to strike us.
nythra (verified owner) –
i bought this crazy corn snake and it was very friendly but tried to escape
Robbyjames4242 (verified owner) –
Very calm and docile, bought for my daughter, very great for a first pet
Naruto (verified owner) –
I love him so much he is great recommend lots best pet
CorneliusandAlex (verified owner) –
I have named home Cornelius, He moves all around, eats well and hasn’t tried to bite me at all yet. I was told he was spicy but he handles well. He enjoys a good front pocket ride.
cdovick (verified owner) –
We have had our Corn Snake “Noodles” for a little over a week now. He has successfully eaten and is thriving. He is a calm snake and my 11 year old daughter has held him everyday without him striking at her. She is in love with her new snake!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I just recently got an albino corn snake from Petsmart and I fell in love with her she’s gorgeous, gentle and sweet. I have two children that are age 1 years old and two years old and they are able to hold the snake without any problems, lol my kids love to give the snake kisses . Definitely will be getting another snake from here again.!!!
Snakey27 (verified owner) –
Love my new corn snake. Such a friendly, docile and cool pet!
Naruto (verified owner) –
I love him so much he is great recommend lots best pet
Someoneshootme (verified owner) –
I’m 13 and I’ve wanted a corn snake for AGES! Should I though?
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I just recently got an albino corn snake from petsupplycanada and I fell in love with her she’s gorgeous, gentle and sweet. I have two children that are age 1 years old and two years old and they are able to hold the snake without any problems, lol my kids love to give the snake kisses . Definitely will be getting another snake from here again.!!!
Snakey27 (verified owner) –
Love my new corn snake. Such a friendly, docile and cool pet!
nythra (verified owner) –
i bought this crazy corn snake and it was very friendly but tried to escape
Samantha (verified owner) –
I bought my first snake ever from petsupplycanada and am so happy. I have had him for about a month now. He has had NO issues with eating. He already successfully shed. Me, my daughter and son have held him almost daily (not during feeding or 72 hours after) and had never once tried to strike us.
Naruto (verified owner) –
I love him so much he is great recommend lots best pet
CorneliusandAlex (verified owner) –
I have named home Cornelius, He moves all around, eats well and hasn’t tried to bite me at all yet. I was told he was spicy but he handles well. He enjoys a good front pocket ride.
nythra (verified owner) –
i bought this crazy corn snake and it was very friendly but tried to escape
Samantha (verified owner) –
I bought my first snake ever from PetSmart and am so happy. I have had him for about a month now. He has had NO issues with eating. He already successfully shed. Me, my daughter and son have held him almost daily (not during feeding or 72 hours after) and had never once tried to strike us.
Someoneshootme (verified owner) –
I’m 13 and I’ve wanted a corn snake for AGES! Should I though?
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I just recently got an albino corn snake from petsupplycanada and I fell in love with her she’s gorgeous, gentle and sweet. I have two children that are age 1 years old and two years old and they are able to hold the snake without any problems, lol my kids love to give the snake kisses . Definitely will be getting another snake from here again.!!!
Snakemom23 (verified owner) –
Purchased a corn snake, we think it was to young to be sold, no one knew much about it. He passed a few days after getting him.
cdovick (verified owner) –
We have had our Corn Snake “Noodles” for a little over a week now. He has successfully eaten and is thriving. He is a calm snake and my 11 year old daughter has held him everyday without him striking at her. She is in love with her new snake!
nythra (verified owner) –
i bought this crazy corn snake and it was very friendly but tried to escape
Robbyjames4242 (verified owner) –
Very calm and docile, bought for my daughter, very great for a first pet
Samantha (verified owner) –
I bought my first snake ever from petsupplycanada and am so happy. I have had him for about a month now. He has had NO issues with eating. He already successfully shed. Me, my daughter and son have held him almost daily (not during feeding or 72 hours after) and had never once tried to strike us.
Someoneshootme (verified owner) –
I’m 13 and I’ve wanted a corn snake for AGES! Should I though?
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I just recently got an albino corn snake from petsupplycanada and I fell in love with her she’s gorgeous, gentle and sweet. I have two children that are age 1 years old and two years old and they are able to hold the snake without any problems, lol my kids love to give the snake kisses . Definitely will be getting another snake from here again.!!!
Snakemom23 (verified owner) –
Purchased a corn snake, we think it was to young to be sold, no one knew much about it. He passed a few days after getting him.
Naruto (verified owner) –
I love him so much he is great recommend lots best pet