What I need to know before getting a corn snake?

What I need to know before getting a corn snake?

The size of the corn snake is very important in considering before you purchase a snake. The size of the snake determines the housing and care for the creature. The size of the snake determines the size of its prey, the size of it’s enclosure, the snakes temperament and tolerance to handling.

Do corn snakes remember you?

Because snakes have a good sense of smell and good hearing, they may be able to recognize and remember their owners. For example, ball pythons and corn snakes are generally accepted as being easy to handle and friendly.

How active should my corn snake be?

The ideal is 12-14 hours of light during the summer, reducing down to 8 hours in the autumn. Corn snakes are crepuscular, which means they are most active at dawn and dusk.

What kind of markings do okeetee corn snakes have?

Okeetee corn snakes are famed for their red dorsal saddle markings, which are far deeper than you would get from your regular corn snake. These dorsal marks, which are surrounded by dark bands, sit on a vibrant background color of orange.

What kind of snake is a reverse okeetee?

Reverse Okeetee corn snakes are selectively bred amelanistic snakes. Snakes sold under this name aren’t from the Okeetee area. They have been selectively bred from regular amelanistic corn snakes to produce offspring with larger pattern bands. Dr. Ian Abbott has bred many different kinds of Okeetees.

How often does an oketee corn snake lay eggs?

Typically, you could get your Oketee corn snake laying 2-3 eggs in 12 months. These snakes tend to expand their nest yearly. These nests could be extensively expanded over time, running into nests whose diameters run into 10 feet. Okeetees rarely change mates neither are they are rarely moving from one nest to another.

Where to find okeetee snakes in South Carolina?

This club is located in Jasper County, South Carolina, where there are lots of corn snakes. The area is maintained well, flatwoods with lots of grasslands. The snakes around this area often have the unique ‘Okeetee’ markings. You will find Okeetee’s in overgrown grass, forest clearings, and abandoned buildings.

How did the okeetee corn snake get its name?

Abbotts Okeetee corn snakes are a line that was bred from the Kathy Love Okeetee. They were bred by Dr. Lee Abbott, another herpetologist well known on the professional breeding circuit. The Abbotts Okeetee is a general improvement on the original line. Dr. Abbott selectively bred the original Okeetees to improve their pattern.

Is the okeetee a good snake to keep?

Easy to keep and breed in captivity, the Okeetee is an excellent contender for the best designer snake and, while most descend from snakes found in a specific locality, others have been bred from classic corn snakes, creating yet more variations in color and pattern.

What does an okeetee albino snake look like?

The Okeetee albino is like an albino, except with the Okeetee pattern. This is where the black bands are expanded around the snake’s dark pattern. Albino/amelanistic corn snakes have a light orange or yellow background color. The color of their saddles is dark orange or red. This produces a high contrast, like in regular Okeetees.

Typically, you could get your Oketee corn snake laying 2-3 eggs in 12 months. These snakes tend to expand their nest yearly. These nests could be extensively expanded over time, running into nests whose diameters run into 10 feet. Okeetees rarely change mates neither are they are rarely moving from one nest to another.

How do I get my corn snake to trust me?

As you pick it up, hold as much of its body as you can, and avoid grabbing the tail or restraining the head. Once the snake is in your hands and out of its enclosure, hold it close to your body and gently guide its movements with your hands. Corn snakes like to explore, so expect it to start climbing up your arms.

How much do corn snakes cost monthly?

Pet Snake Cost Table

Snake Species How Much They Cost
California King Snake $30-$80
Ball Python $40-$1,500+
Corn Snake $50-$500
Hognose Snake $60-$500