I've been looking into getting a corn for the last few weeks. I've done lots of research, but I'm wondering a few things...



Do corns actually come out of their hiding places now and again? I currently have a ribbon snake that freaks out as soon as I come in the room and hides. I'm really looking for a snake that I might see once in a while. I do realize they are nocturnal, but I was just curious if they hide all the time or are a bit more sociable.



Also, I would be getting a hatchling (about 5 inches long)if my plan works out. I have a reptile aquarium that's about 1 ft by 6 inches and is about 8 inches tall. Would that work for a hatchling corn snake for a short amount of time? I have a 29 gallon aquarium I plan to move it to as soon as I can get a lid for it and a 55 gallon aquarium for when it's older. Those sizes sound ok?



They do need a basking light, don't they? I've heard mixed opinions on that, but I would think it would make sense with them needing to thermoregulate and all. My snake room is usually 80 degrees, but it's been getting to around 78 at night, lately.



Burmation-wise, should I be worried if my new hatchling goes into burmation on his own? My room generally doesn't get cold enough for that, but my ribbon snake starts to refuse food around October. Is there anything I need to know about a young corn going through burmation for the first time?



Is there anything else I might need to know about getting a corn?



Thanks for the help

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