When you first think seriously about the institution crawling pet, then pay attention to the safest and unpretentious option - corn snake (he can still be called a spotty or manhole).This species is very popular among novice owners terrariums because non-toxic, not aggressive and does not require specific complex care.Tame runner easily enough, he would be happy to be in your arms.A bright color makes the snake extraordinarily beautiful and fascinating in its own way.
corn snake: Understanding
This is a relatively small scale reptile in length from 65 to 180 cm, on average - 80-85 cm for juveniles and 120-130 cm - for adults.The natural color of the runner at very attractive: orange on orange back are bright red spots with a black outline, and on his head there is a label in the form of the letter V. Abdomen grainy, black-and-white.
in captivity using breeding selection was derived many other colors corn snake, the most popular of which is albinosovaya - white and yellow.
Homeland snake - pine and deciduous forests, mountain slopes of Mexico and the United States.
Poloz perfectly able to climb trees, but prefers to terrestrial life, hiding in crevices and burrows.On the hunt, he crawls out after dark.
corn snake: the content
First of all, you need to purchase the appropriate horizontal terrarium whose length should be at least twice the width.One of the corners is always kept hot - 30-32 degrees during the day and about 24 degrees - night.Be sure to provide enough container of water to corn snake could swim there when he wants, and soak during molting.
The terrarium should be equipped with a variety of shelter - houses, shelves, driftwood, large stones.In a warm corner of a shelter can be installed in moist sphagnum moss to the snake could to bury.Cold corners should be dry.
Poloz eagerly crawls on branches and driftwood, why not do without them.In general, the situation must seem like the most natural habitat of the snake.
terrarium is not necessary to use the ground, but you can take a coconut substrate, coarse sand, filter paper and crushed bark.
terrarium should be sprayed once a day, and there is better to install an automatic sprayer.
corn snake: food
these snakes feed on small animals and birds: rats, chickens, hamsters.Last - a favorite food snakes, because they have a sharp odor.But to feed the hamsters often can not because it is fatty and not very healthy food.
feeding mode is: little person give food every five days, and adults - once in 10-12 days.During this time, they have time to digest a good portion of the previous and hungry.
Mais regularly drink water, so you need to monitor the availability of fresh water and change it every two days.
corn snake: the price
The average price is around a hundred dollars for a young lady, but especially valuable and rare items can cost several times more expensive.
As you can see - runner is the perfect solution for keeping at home.It is unpretentious and quite hardy.If you follow the rules, and to love your pet, the problem with it does not arise.
