Hypomelanistic Corn Snake

Name: Evolution Reptiles
Address: 10 Fairfax Centre, Kidlington, OX5 2PA, GB
Telephone: 01865 372200

Corn Snakes are one of the most popular pet reptile species in the UK, known for having lovely natures, are easy to handle and very easy to keep.

We are working towards improving the welfare of every pet reptile, which is why our expectations are so much higher than those of some other retailers and breeders. You want a healthy, happy pet and we know that our corn snake habitats are a great way to achieve that! Please read our article on minimum standards (see the link in the main description below) to see why our habitats are the most effective on the market.

Our animals are only available for collection in store. Speak to our care team, or visit us in-store to purchase your new pet.

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Please read about our minimum standards and why we use them – it’s really important!

Feeding the Hypomelanistic Corn Snake

Feed your corn snake one defrosted mouse or rat a week, no larger than the widest part of the body. Once they reach maturity they can be fed every other week, and can be offered small rats, chicks, and other species that are the appropriate size. Ensure that all frozen prey items are thoroughly defrosted in a fridge overnight, then brought up to room temperature before being offered to the snake. Prey can either be offered on tongs, or left in the vivarium for the snake to find.

Housing Hypomelanistic Corn Snake

Creating a suitable environment is critical for the well being of your snake.

A corn snake would benefit from a 120 x 60 x 60cm vivarium. Lots of hides should be provided for the snake to feel safe, as well as a moss filled hide to aid shedding, and a water bowl large enough for the snake to soak in if it feels like it. Make sure that waste is removed as soon as possible, and that the vivarium, decor, and water bowl are cleaned regularly with a reptile safe disinfectant.

Where is the Hypomelanistic Corn Snake from?

The Hypomelanistic corn snake is a species mainly found in North America that kills its small prey by constriction.

Why do these snakes make the perfect pet?

Their gentle nature, moderate fully grown size, low likelihood to bite and pattern, as well as simple care needs, mean that they are relatively easy to keep as a pet.