Corn Snake
Corn snakes are small snakes native to the midwestern and southeastern portions of the United States.
Scientific name
Pantherophis guttatus
Lifespan
10-15 years in the wild, up to 20 years under human care
Range
Corn snakes live in fieds and forests but will also inhabit old buildings. It is considered good luck to have one in your corn field, because they are protecting your corn from rodents like mice.
Diet
Corn snakes eat small rodents and may climb trees for bird eggs. In the wild, corn snakes only eat every few days.
Social Structure
Corn snakes are known to exhibit tail vibration behavior in response to a predator. Due to their tolerance for handling and calm temperament, corn snakes are one of the most popular species of pet snake.
Conservation Status
Threats in the Wild
Corn snakes currently face no major threats to their wild population, which remains stable.
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