>>As stated a 40 gallon tank would be excellent for an adult corn but you should start smaller.

If you want it on display then a 10 gallon tank would be a cheap and easy way to start.

Even with the 10 gallon you will need a few things.

You will need to get an under tank heater or at the very least a normal heat pad to place under one end of the tank.

Inside the tank you will need a water bowl large enough for the snake to soak in if it so desires. I use the water dishes that have holes in the sides and a space underneath. This acts as a hide and a water dish. I place this on the cool side of the tank. (opposite side of heat pad or under tank heater)

Also place a hide on the warm side.

And you can add a bracnh or fake plant for your snake to climb on.

there are different things you can use for substrate. Paper towels, newspaper and aspen shavings are generally the top three choices.

I use aspen. Aspen looks more natural, is easy to spot clean, allows the snakes to tunnel through it adding another "hide" and it is pretty cheap.

You need to get a one piece screen lid with clips to prevent escape.

I also add either a dome light or fluorescent strip light to my aquarium set ups. In the dome lights I use either 40 or 60 watt bulbs depending on tank size.

You can check my link below for caresheets and habitat ideas.

Now for a few shots of normals.

an '03 normal followed by a hatchling









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Corn snakes and rat snakes..No one can have just one.

"resistance is futile"

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