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Hi,
I want to get a corn snake for my husband, but I need to have a few questions answered. I have a large vision cage already, but my question was regarding setup. I have cage furniture for it to hide, but what is the best substrate, what should the humidity be and the temps.
Thanks.

Casey

great first step:
http://www.kingsnake.com/rockymountain/RMHPages/RMHnewpage11.htm

Great second step is to get Bill and Kathy Love's book Cornsnakes: The Comprehensive Owner's Guide. Should be available via online book stores or via Bill and Kathy directly via their website. corn-utopia.com

Thrid you want to find a good knowlegeable reptile vet. Don't want to waste time during an emergency looking for one and hoping they are well versed enough to be of help. Snake friendly isn't necesarily enough make sure they actually deal with snakes on a fairly regular basis.

Also read up on the forums, after all there is no such thing as too much knowledge.

Best of luck

Wayne

0.0.1 Normal Corn Snake - Kula

Aspen makes a really great substrate...You just want to make sure that the snake doesn't get a mouthful at feeding time. Lots of folks feed their snake in another, bare, container to prevent this.

Humidity isn't a huge issue. If the sheds are incomplete then providing extra humidity or a "humid hide" is an option.

Room temp is good for most of the tank. A warm spot that gets into the upper 70's or low 80's is good for digestion. A small under tank heater (uth) at one end will do the trick. Some folks use a bulb instead for a "basking" spot.

Corns are some of the easiest snakes to care for and therefore great starter snakes. Kathy Love's book would be a great investment. Good luck. Duffy