Fundamental Facts About Corn Snakes in Indiana

In North America, there is a large population and variety of snakes. Some are potential threats, while others tend to be more docile. One of the most commonly seen snakes in Indiana is the Corn Snake. The Corn snake is also called a red rat snake. They got their name from hundreds of years ago, when farmers would catch them in their corn houses. The mice and rats would feed on the farmer’s hoarded corn, while the snakes fed on the mice.

Continue reading to learn more interesting facts about the Indiana native corn snake.

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Corn Snake Habitats

The corn snake lives in areas of central and southwest America. They are accustomed to living in wooded or forested places, trees, overgrown grass fields, and even abandoned farmhouses and buildings. At a young age, corn snakes can only live on the ground, however, they eventually gain strength to ascend trees and other high posts. In the winter, these snakes hibernate. They sleep until springtime, when the grass has grown back, and their food sources are more abundant. Snakes are also known for brumation, or the process of hiding out in hollow logs or rock crevices in cold seasons, and coming out during the warmest times of the day to soak up the heat from the sun.

In the wild, corn snakes live up to 8 years; however, in domestication, they can live nearly 25 years.  Corn snakes are a very popular choice for pet snakes. This is because they are less likely to bite, and much less aggressive. They do not grow to extreme lengths and their patterns are very pretty and pleasing to the eye.

Eating Patterns of a Corn Snake

These snakes only eat every few days in the wild. They are carnivores, hunting mice, lizards, and other small game. They are even known to eat frogs and bird eggs in some cases. Domesticated snakes are typically fed frozen or dead mice every other day or so. Experts advise against feeding wild mice to pet snakes because they can carry pathogens that can harm the snake. Mice that are used as snake food are bred in captivity and are disease-free rodents.

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