Corn Snake
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Corn Snake
Pantherophis guttatus
The Corn Snake is a beautiful snake with bright orange and red patterns! They are great pets and love to stay near cornfields.
Habitat: Fields and forests
Appearance
The Corn Snake has a slender body, often displaying vibrant orange, red, and brown blotches bordered by black, against a grey or yellow background. Its distinctive pattern helps it blend into forest floors, making it visually different from solid-colored or striped snakes.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassSquamataOrderSerpentesFamilyColubridaeGenusPantherophis
Category
ReptilesRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
Snaps
2
Interesting facts
A corn snake sheds its whole skin at once, revealing a brand-new, shiny look!
Corn snakes hatch with a tiny "egg tooth" to break out of their shell!
Their name might come from corn because their belly pattern looks like kernels!
They can live over 20 years, even longer than many cats and dogs!
Special abilities
Ability
Super Grippers
Corn Snake can climb trees and structures with ease because of special belly scales that grip surfaces for fantastic agility.
Ability
Squeeze Power
Corn Snake can squeeze prey tightly because of its strong, muscular body, which helps it overpower meals without venom.
Ability
Rattle Impersonator
Corn Snake can vibrate its tail rapidly, creating a buzzing sound that helps them scare away predators by mimicking rattlesnakes.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 60-180 cm
- Weight
- 0.2-1 kg
- Lifespan
- 15-23 years
- Top Speed
- 5 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 10-30
- Incubation
- 60-70 days
Diet & Feeding
These constrictors are mighty hunters, feasting on small mammals and birds.
Age differences: Young snakes may also eat lizards and frogs.
Primary Foods
- Mice
- Voles
- Rats
- Small Birds
- Bird Eggs
- Bats
Foraging Method
- Ambush
Ecological connections
hunts
House Mouse
Mus musculus
Controls rodent populations.
eaten by
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
A common predator in their habitat.
eaten by
Virginia Opossum
Didelphis virginiana
Opportunistic predator of snakes.
hunts
Meadow Vole
Microtus pennsylvanicus
A primary food source.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
Corn RacerRed Rat Snake
Collections
Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Look but don’t touch. Keep a safe distance and wash hands after exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Corn Snake?
60-180 cm
How much does Corn Snake weigh?
0.2-1 kg
How long does Corn Snake live?
15-23 years
How fast can Corn Snake move?
5 km/h
What does Corn Snake eat?
These constrictors are mighty hunters, feasting on small mammals and birds.
Where is Corn Snake usually found?
Fields and forests
How does Corn Snake hunt?
Ambush
How many eggs does Corn Snake lay?
10-30
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