Corn snakes are solitary by nature, so I would not consider them to be "sociable," although they are generally of a much calmer demeaner than ribbon snakes. They spend most of their time hiding, but do not seem to mind being taken out of their cage and handled.



Five inches sounds awfully small for a baby corn. They usually are about double that length upon hatching. Snakes crave security and baby snakes do best in small enclosures, like something the size of a shoebox. A good rule-of-thumb for snake caging is the enclosure should be about 2/3's the snake's length X 1/2 the snake's length. A baby snake could comfortably live in the small container you have for 6-9 months, depending on its growth rate.



Corn snakes do not need a basking light. They do need a heated area, which is commonly supplied by an under-the-tank heating element (heat pad or heat tape). Albino corns are sensitive to light. In addition, a snake can burn itself on a light if it comes in contact with it.



It is unlikely that a snake will go into brumation if kept warm. It is natural for some reptiles to feed less in the winter.



I recommend getting a good book on corn snakes - there are several inexpensive ones out there.



Tim





Third Eye

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