{"product_id":"carolina-corn-snake","title":"Carolina Corn Snake","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCarolina Corn Snake\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePantherophis guttatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn Snake, Red Rat Snake\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around \u003cstrong\u003e120–150 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e15–20+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📏 Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults commonly reach \u003cstrong\u003e120–150 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales can be slightly larger and heavier than males.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏡 Housing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerrestrial but enjoys climbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult minimum around \u003cstrong\u003e120 × 60 × 60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e; larger is preferable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide snug hides at both warm and cool ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd branches, cork and foliage for climbing and enrichment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a secure, escape-proof enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasking area: 29–31°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm end: 26–29°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool end: 21–24°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNight: 18–22°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways use a suitable thermostat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💡 Lighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-level \u003cstrong\u003eUVB around 5–7%\u003c\/strong\u003e is beneficial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a natural \u003cstrong\u003e10–12 hour day\/night cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure shaded areas are available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAround \u003cstrong\u003e40–60%\u003c\/strong\u003e normally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease slightly during shedding if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a humid hide and maintain good ventilation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐭 Food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed appropriately sized \u003cstrong\u003efrozen\/thawed rodents\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrey should be roughly the same width as the snake's widest point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuveniles generally feed every \u003cstrong\u003e5–7 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults usually feed every \u003cstrong\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on size and body condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid overfeeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide fresh, clean water at all times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a sturdy bowl large enough for comfortable drinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace whenever soiled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐍 Shedding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEyes may become cloudy and the snake's colours dull before shedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure appropriate humidity and provide a humid hide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever pull retained shed from the snake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🤲 Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerally docile and easy to handle when accustomed to people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport the entire body and allow the snake to move naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid handling for \u003cstrong\u003e24–48 hours after feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash hands before and after handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e❤️ Health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor appetite, weight, breathing and shedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch for mites, respiratory infections and retained shed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood temperatures, UVB and nutrition help maintain long-term health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧽 Cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot-clean faeces and urates promptly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove heavily soiled substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the water bowl regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThoroughly clean and disinfect the enclosure periodically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏠 Before You Bring Your Snake Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet up and \u003cstrong\u003etemperature-test the enclosure beforehand\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave substrate, hides, heating, UVB and water ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure the enclosure is completely escape-proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Important Bits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorn Snakes are \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent climbers and escape artists\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide both horizontal and vertical enrichment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep singly housed\u003c\/strong\u003e except for controlled breeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever use unregulated heat sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive a new snake time to settle before beginning regular 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