Do not handle your snake for at least 24-48 hours after feeding, as this may disturb the digestive system, and cause your snake to regurgitate it’s food. Make sure the mice are fully thawed before offering them. To prevent risk of injury in snakes it is best to offer prekilled, frozen/thawed mice. Adult or larger snakes may require 2 adult mice or 1 appropriately sized rat per feeding. A guide for size selection is that the width of the mouse should be no more than one and half times the width (diameter) of the snake’s body at its thickest. Baby snakes feed on pinkie mice, and as your snake grows, the size of the mice should graduate from pinkie to fuzzy, than hoppers and lastly adult mice. Snakes should be offered 1 mouse per week. In captivity snakes are fed primarily mice of the appropriate size. Additional heating (like the Exo Terra Infrared Basking Spot, Night Heat Lamp or Ceramic Heater) may be necessary if temperatures fall below the recommended range.įood: Colubrids and Ball Pythons are carnivorous, consuming mostly small rodents. * Ball Pythons can tolerate temperatures up to 95☏ / 35☌. Heating: To allow your Colubrids and Ball Pythons to thermoregulate their body temperature, they should be offered a daytime temperature gradient by heating approximately 1/3 of the floor space (85-90☏ / 29-32☌)* by placing the Exo Terra Heat Mat on one side of the terrarium floor, so 2/3 will remain cool (75-80☏ /24°-27☌) – keep the nighttime temperature at an average of 70-75☏ (21-24☌). Lighting: Colubrids and Ball Pythons are mainly crepuscular, meaning they’re most active during dusk and dawn, but some are also active during daytime – the Exo Terra Reptile UVB100 emits an optimal light spectrum that will allow your Snake to experience and perceive colors from their environment more naturally – Snakes need a 12-hour day/night cycle. Additional décor can be added for extra security and aesthetics. Substrate: The Exo Terra Moss Mat is an ideal soft, hygienic and absorbent substrate for all Snakes.ĭecoration: The Exo Terra Reptile Cave mimics the natural hiding places of Colubrids and Ball Pythons – it provides shelter and a cooler and more humid microclimate. It is recommended to house hatchling and juvenile snakes of all species individually, as they can grow at different rates and can sometimes become stressed from overcrowding. Kingsnakes and Milksnakes should be housed individually, as some species have been known to eat each other! To avoid stress or even hunger strike, Ball Pythons are also best housed individually. Corn Snakes can be housed together in pairs or small groups, but need to be fed individually and separately. Housing: Exo Terra’s Natural Terrarium MEDIUM/LOW is ideal for Corn Snakes, Milksnakes, Kingsnakes and juvenile Ball Pythons. Ball Pythons are native to Africa occurring in a narrow belt stretching along the southern border of the Sahara desert from Senegal in the west to Sudan and Uganda in central Africa.Īverage hatchling size: 8-12 inches (20-30cm)Īverage adult size: 3-5.5 feet (90-165 cm)Īverage life span: 15-25 years (some individuals even live 30+ years) Kingsnakes and milk snakes can be found throughout North and South America. Scientific name: Corn Snake: Pantherophis guttatus – Milksnake & Kingsnake: Lampropeltis species – Ball Python: Python regiusįamily: Corn Snakes, Milksnakes and Kingsnakes belong to the family Colubridae – Ball Pythons belong to family Pythonidaeĭistribution: Corn snakes occur naturally in the southeastern part of the United States. Their variety of colors and patterns, moderate adult size, docile nature and reluctance to bite, make these attractive species for both the beginning reptile enthusiast as well as the advanced hobbyist.
INCLUDES EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET STARTED:Įxo Terra Natural Terrarium Medium/Low (PT 2604) 60 x 45 x 30 cm / 24” x 18” x 12” (WxDxH)Įxo Terra Reptile Dome – 15 cm / 6” (up to 75W) (PT2348)Įxo Terra Moss Mat Medium – 60 x 45cm / 24” x 18” (PT2484) (UK version includes Exo Terra Snake Bedding 8Q/8,8L (PT2767) instead of the Moss Mat)Ĭorn Snakes, Milksnakes, Kingsnakes and Ball Pythons are among the most popular snakes kept and bred in captivity. Snake Starter Kit Starter Kit for Corn Snakes, Milksnakes, Kingsnakes and Ball Pythons
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