Répteis e anfíbios
Cobra-do-milho
Pantherophis guttatus
Hardy, gentle, and reliably hungry — the snake that forgives nearly every beginner mistake.
- Difficulty
- easy
Care tips
- Give adults a 120 cm enclosure with a locking, escape-proof lid
- Run a warm end of 28-30°C against a 22-24°C cool side
- Hold humidity around 40-50%, raising it slightly during shed
- Feed frozen-thawed mice weekly as juveniles, every 7-10 days as adults
- Provide a hide at each end; expect a 15-20 year companion
Common questions
O que devo saber sobre o cuidado de uma corn snake? +
Hardy, gentle, and reliably hungry — the snake that forgives nearly every beginner mistake.
Typical guidance for a healthy corn snake — your own conditions (and your vet, for animals) come first.
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