Corn Snake - Pantherophis guttatus

Corn Snake – Pantherophis guttatus

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Scientific Name: Pantherophis guttatus
Origin: Southern North America
Ease of Care: Intermediate
Potential Adult Size: 4ft to 6ft
Life Span: Upwards of 20 years
Behaviour: Crepuscular
Diet: Carnivore
Handling: Intermediate
Humidity: 40% to 50%

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Description

Corn Snake – Pantherophis guttatus

The Corn Snake (Pantherophis guttatus) is a North American species of rat snake that subdues its small prey by constriction. It is found throughout the south eastern and central United States. Though superficially resembling the venomous copperhead and often killed as a result of this mistaken identity, corn snakes lack functional venom and are harmless. Corn snakes are beneficial to humans by helping to control populations of wild rodent pests that damage crops and spread disease.

The corn snake is named for the species’ regular presence near grain stores, where it preys on mice and rats that eat harvested corn (maize). The Oxford English Dictionary cites this usage as far back as 1675, whilst other sources maintain that the corn snake is so-named because the distinctive, nearly-checkered pattern of the snake’s belly scales resembles the kernels of variegated corn.

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