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Hi, I'm new at Corn Snakes, so I have one question. Does Corn Snakes sleep in winter? If yes, what temperature should I keep?

>>Hi, I'm new at Corn Snakes, so I have one question. Does Corn Snakes sleep in winter? If yes, what temperature should I keep?

You make the choice.
You can do either.
You can brumate them for the winter or you can just keep them going as they are now.
If you choose to brumate the temperatures are not overly critical.
Fluctuations anywhere from mid 40's to low 60's will work.
Just put them in a very basic container, substrate, hide and water dish. Place them in an area where you can regulate the temperatures or where you can be pretty sure the temps will range somewhere between the numbers listed above.
Check occaisionally to make sure they have fresh water, otherwise just leave them alone for around 3 months.
Even the time to brumate isn't absolute.
Some brumate for 45 to 60 days while others might brumate as long as 120 days or more.
But as stated above. You do not need to brumate, especially if you are not breeding. But, it isn't even neccessary if you do plan to breed. They can and will breed without brumating.

The information above is just a generalization, it is not concrete. Just my opinion on the subject.

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Corn snakes and rat snakes..No one can have just one.
"resistance is futile"
Jimmy (draybar)

Thanks for fast reply.