Chapter 1 purchasing your corn snake this chapter offers tips on finding a corn snake, evaluating the snakes health prior to purchasing, and other selection topics. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Pdf corn snakes in captivity professional breeders. In corn snakes in captivity, don soderberg of south mountain reptiles provides readers with an inspiring book for the keepers of these fascinating pets. Corn snakes lay large clutches of oval eggs in the spring in rotten logs or other warm, moist places. Corn snakes in captivity by don soderberg goodreads. They have been bred in everincreasing numbers since the late 1960s and are available to hobbyists in a myriad of colors and patterns. Ball pythons in captivity by kevin mccurley the ball python is arguably the most popular constrictor available in captivity. To my eye, the finest of those creations is the upper keys caramel bloodred. The common name corn snake is believed to have originated from the fact that these snakes are commonly found in agricultural fields, such as corn fields, as they hunt for prey. What i found is that one of the best starter snakes is the corn snake. This books introduction examines some of the reasons why. Corn snakes in captivity professional breeders ser by soderberg, don isbn. Ft rodents or sometimes chickslizards are offered but preferably rodents are the best choice.
Published in 2006, corn snakes in captivity represents over 35 years of my experiences with keeping and breeding corns. Corn snakes in captivity by don soderburg nook book. Using our captivebred colony of corn snakes, transcriptomic and genomic nextgeneration sequencing, exome assembly, and genotyping of. Corn snakes in captivity book south mountain reptiles. In captivity, corn snakes routinely reach the 20yearmark when maintained by skilled and experienced keepers. Corn snakes not only provide keepers with exciting genetics projects, but they are the most gentle and easy to handle of all pet snakes. Firstly, a corn snake will strike and bite their prey in order to obtain a firm grip, and then it quickly wraps one or more coils of its body around the victim. Adult corn snakes will eat a variety of rodents and even birds. Bhb reptiles has one of the largest selections of corn snakes in the united states. Pets may be wildcaught but most are captive bred and many color morphs are now available in. Corn snakes are found in woodland and forest regions of the southeastern and central united states as far west as kentucky and louisiana and as far south as mexico. Thats the answer i give whenever somebody asks why they should read this ebook on proper snake care.
Corn snakes are one of the most popular types of snakes kept as pets. Corn snakes in captivity kindle edition by soderberg, don. Corn snakes are active both day and night, but become primarily nocturnal in the warm summer months. Offered here are a number of snakes from just such a project. Corn snakes are highly recommended for any snake lover because they make great pets for people of all ages. In theory, its reality no, corn snakes do not ingest spiders as part of a natural diet so they shouldn t be subjected to do so in captivity. They eat a variety of mammals, birds, and reptiles, and young snakes are particularly fond of lizards. For those who find snakes fascinating and beautiful, the corn snake would be my first recommendation as your first step into the world of reptile pets. With 1 pages and 70 photographs, keepers of corns are sure to benefit from this comprehensive corn snake resource. He is known worldwide as a corn snake specialist who is detailoriented and passionate about these wonderful snakes.
Their docile nature and manageable size makes them a popular beginner snake. New jersey residents can only purchase the following cornsnakes morphs due to state laws. In this book, don shares a wealth of knowledge from his years of experience with corn snakes. The book thoroughly covers all aspects of corn snake care, and does so in an engaging, accessible manner. This species is undoubtedly amongst the finest pet reptiles in the world, for a litany of reasons. Whilst they may breed at any time of year in captivity, and often without environmental manipulation their breeding cycles are much more predictable when using this manipulation and the results also tend to be better. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Morphs include motley, sunkissed, ultra, albino, and many more. This snake rarely exceeds four feet and large adults seldom exceed 2 pounds in weight.
Out of stock corn snakes in captivity bookby don soderberg author provides information on the selection, housing, diet, shedding, reproduction. We take pride in our quality corn snakes and amazing customer service. Some do develop light yellow on the lower jaw lineneck area. There are a couple different options for housing your corn snake. Amelanism in the corn snake is associated with the insertion of an. The number of corn snake species and subspecies is in a constant state of flux, with most classifications these days being determined on a dna level. In corn snakes in captivity, don soderberg of south mountain reptiles provides readers with an inspiring book for the keepers of.
Due to their temperament corn snakes are a recommended first snake to keep as they are relatively easy to care for and they also do not outgrow their welcome in the way that some boas and pythons can. In 1999, he sold his reptile store in wichita and moved to texas, however, not wanting to leave the reptile world he created south mountain reptiles and has been producing worldclass corn snakes ever since. Charcoal corn snakes sometimes called anery b dont have red pigment, thus giving them grey and black scales. Our unique pricing algorithm classifies vehicles according to a wide variety of factors, estimates the market price for this specification of vehicle and displays this pricing tag when sufficient data is available but cant take into account the sellers reason for sale, vehicle modifications or condition. Below is our list of available corn snakes for sale at unbeatable prices. Corn snakes in captivity kindle edition by don soderberg. With the odd exception, corn snakes are calm, docile, placid snakes that are hardy and thrive very well in captivity. In captivity, corn snakes are fed mainly on mice, rat pups and chicks. Adult corn snakes have a body length of 61182 cm 2. Upper keys caramel bloodred project cornsnakes pantherophis elaphe g.
In the wild, they usually live around six to eight years, but in captivity can live to an age of 23 years or more. Corn snakes are the ultimate success story in the captive bred reptile industry. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading corn snakes in captivity. Don successfully hatched his first corn snake eggs some fortyfive years ago. Native to the usa and mexico, they are docile, hardy, attractive, and are. A corn snake is, in fact, a relatively small and harmless north american snake that gets its. Corn snakes in captivity kindle edition by soderberg. Corn snakes in captivity by don soderberg corn snakes are the ultimate success story in the captive bred reptile industry. Thats the answer i give whenever somebody asks why they should read this e book on proper snake care. They have been bred in everincreasing numbers since the late 1960s and are available to hobbyists in a. Corn snakes in captivity professional breeders series.
When you buy a corn snake from us, you receive our 100% live arrival guarantee. Corn snakes in captivity professional breeders series don soderberg on. The genus pantherophis has been his passion for over twentyfive years. And the oldest recorded individual lived for 32 years and 3 months. Every year, new and exciting morphs are produced and the possibilities appear to be endless. I also found that don soderberg is one of the leading authorities on corns. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Corn snakes are commonly kept in captivity and probably represent one of the best choices for a serpentine pet. Corn snakes in captivity professional breeders ser. Below are several common variations of the corn snake. Corn snakes in captivity ebook by don soderberg kobo.
In the wild, corn snakes eat a wide variety of prey. The record for the oldest corn snake in captivity was 32 years and 3 months. This variety is found adjacent to mexico in west and southern texas. Longevity may be greater but there are few definitive records available. Document about corn snakes in captivity professional breeders series by don soderberg download is available on print and digital edition. These corn snakes have a different eye color and less contrast between the gound and saddle color than the anery a corn snakes.
Newborn snakes will often eat small lizards, and gradually move up to small rodents. When a corn snake is in the wild, it lives for a period of about six to eight years but when the corn snake has been captured by animal rehabilitators and researchers, it can live for a period of twenty three years or even more. Corn snakes in captivity by don soderberg bookshop. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. If the snake wont eat the warmed up pinkie, try rubbing it with an anole as corn snakes also eat lizards. Using our captivebred colony of corn snakes, transcriptomic and genomic next generation sequencing, exome assembly, and genotyping of.
Corn snakes in captivity by don soderburg overdrive. These snakes can be long lived and attain teenage years. However, many of those who reach adult size likely live for 10 years or more. While corn snakes can be aggressive when they feel threatened, they can also be very docile in captivity, and even a wild corn snake can become tame quite quickly. If youre going to breed snakes regularly, set up a 10 gallon tank with a breeding trio of mice and you can freeze pinkies in the right stages. Karen resmer author, university of michiganann arbor.