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janome
at Wed Dec 3 06:07:25 2003 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by janome ]
I'm new to snakes too. Watch out!! They are addicting. I now have 2 corns, a milk and a jungle carpet python. :0)
From my experience and what I've read corns like it in the 75-80 degree range. I have mine in 20 gallon long tanks (they are older now, about a year) with an under the tank heater on one side for heat and a light for during the day. At night the lights go out so they get a natural day/night cycle. I've read that since corns are mostly ground dwellers they need heat from below. This also help in feeding responses. I started mine out in 10 gal tank and they did just fine. Theres' plenty of room for them and you can have a thermal gridant (one side warmer then the other). Also they need hiding places.One on the heat side and one on the cool side. A paper towel roll works great for babies. Mine love those.
Be sure to thaw out the frozen foods you plan on feeding it all the way. It should be totally warmed at room temp. That's what I feed mine and have had no problems. Occasionally if they show no interest I just wiggle it alittle and they go for it.
I hope you enjoy your corn as much as I enjoy mine.:0)
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RE: New Corn Owner .. help please - janome, Wed Dec 3 06:07:25 2003