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I'm new here, so I have a quite novice question. I currently have a western hognose, and would really like to get a corn snake, as I find them to be quite interesting. I noticed from some of the pics that quite a few of you use aspen bedding, which is what I use for my western. My question is, can you mist the tank, with aspen as a substrate, or do you even find it necessary to mist your corn?

>>I'm new here, so I have a quite novice question. I currently have a western hognose, and would really like to get a corn snake, as I find them to be quite interesting. I noticed from some of the pics that quite a few of you use aspen bedding, which is what I use for my western. My question is, can you mist the tank, with aspen as a substrate, or do you even find it necessary to mist your corn?

I personally find it unnecessary to mist my corns.
I use aspen shavings for all of my snakes.
With the few display tanks I use that actually have screen tops instead of home-made tops, I just cover about half the top to help maintain a decent humidity level. I also like to make sure to use large enough water bowls.
If the water bowl is large enough to accomodate the snake it is usually sufficient to keep humidty at a decent enough level for complete sheds.

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Draybars Snakes

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thanks for your help and expertise. i do have a screen top, but i will be sure to use a dish that is large enough for the corn to completely soak in, and cover a portion of the lid.

I think you're really going to be glad you decided to get a corn. They are excellent snakes. Duffy

yeah, i'm pretty excited. the local pet store has some that were just born in november. they're currently eating live pinkies. i'd like to switch them over to f/t. is this usually an easy enough process for corns?

It should be a breeze. Pick one out that seems to have put a little growth on, if possible. Ask if you can handle a few of them first, and it also may help you decide which one you like best. Ask what day they were last fed and try to give it a day or two of rest before handling. If they were fed, for example, on Sunday, you might not wish to bring it home on Monday or even Tuesday. And, as always, I will also suggest that you find out if any reptile shows come to your area (click EVENTS, above). LOTS to choose from at these events. Good luck & enjoy!

So I ended up getting one of the corns i saw at the pet store. here is his setup, and a couple pics of him. he was due to eat, so i thought i'd give it a shot. no problems at all. if i can figure out how to post pics, i'll put some up.

I feed Frost, Tezie & Angie in cleaned out cool whip tubs; w/ cut out trap door for pinkie. The opaque tub lets them feel hidden & secure- don't forget vetilation air holes.