Chili

MEET Chili<br/>Chili the corn snake arrived to Reptilia In 2019 as an adult and has been an ambassador animal in our education program as well as a zoo exhibit resident at Reptilia Whitby. While the age of Chili is unknown, they are still an incredibly active snake and looking to find a permanent home. Chili has a enthusiastic feeding response and has never skipped a meal, arriving obese and going on a weight loss journey to assist in trimming down. Chili is incredibly inquisitive and an excellent snake to handle for novice reptile owners or households with children in the home who would like to be a part of the care and handling process under adult supervision.<br/><br/>ENCLOSURE:<br/>Enclosure size: No smaller than 36? x 18? x 18? But, the bigger the better!<br/><br/>SETUP:<br/>Substrate: A mix of dirt, sand and mulch would be best and allow for burrowing. Provide at least 3-4 inches of substrate.<br/>At least one hide in the enclosure, but providing a warm hide and a cool hide is best.<br/>A water bowl, large enough for the snake to soak in.<br/><br/>LIGHTING:<br/>Lighting: Corn snakes require a day and night cycle. UVB is not required but there are some benefits of having UVB, such as improves overall health and immune system.<br/><br/>ENVIRONMENT:<br/>75-80°F on the cool side and 80-85°F on the warm side. Basking spot should be 88-92°F. Humidity levels are best between 30%- 60%<br/><br/>DIET:<br/>Mice, rats, quail, chicks, and eggs are all good, readily available food options.<br/><br/><br/>TEMPERMENT:<br/>Corn snakes are a very common pet snake, and a fantastic beginner snake! They tend to have a calm temperament, although can be very active and tend to move around a lot more than other common pet snakes, such as ball pythons. Very reliable eaters, and very entertaining to watch while they explore their surroundings.<br/>Lifespan can range from 25- 35 years!<br/><br/>For more information about our adoption program at Reptilia Whitby, please email zoo.whitby@reptilia.org

MEET Chili
Chili the corn snake arrived to Reptilia In 2019 as an adult and has been an ambassador animal in our education program as well as a zoo exhibit resident at Reptilia Whitby. While the age of Chili is unknown, they are still an incredibly active snake and looking to find a permanent home. Chili has a enthusiastic feeding response and has never skipped a meal, arriving obese and going on a weight loss journey to assist in trimming down. Chili is incredibly inquisitive and an excellent snake to handle for novice reptile owners or households with children in the home who would like to be a part of the care and handling process under adult supervision.

ENCLOSURE:
Enclosure size: No smaller than 36? x 18? x 18? But, the bigger the better!

SETUP:
Substrate: A mix of dirt, sand and mulch would be best and allow for burrowing. Provide at least 3-4 inches of substrate.
At least one hide in the enclosure, but providing a warm hide and a cool hide is best.
A water bowl, large enough fo

MEET Chili
Chili the corn snake arrived to Reptilia In 2019 as an adult and has been an ambassador animal in our education program as well as a zoo exhibit resident at Reptilia Whitby. While the age of Chili is unknown, they are still an incredibly active snake and looking to find a permanent home. Chili has a enthusiastic feeding response and has never skipped a meal, arriving obese and going on a weight loss journey to assist in trimming down. Chili is incredibly inquisitive and an excellent snake to handle for novice reptile owners or households with children in the home who would like to be a part of the care and handling process under adult supervision.

ENCLOSURE:
Enclosure size: No smaller than 36? x 18? x 18? But, the bigger the better!

SETUP:
Substrate: A mix of dirt, sand and mulch would be best and allow for burrowing. Provide at least 3-4 inches of substrate.
At least one hide in the enclosure, but providing a warm hide and a cool hide is best.
A water bowl, large enough for the snake to soak in.

LIGHTING:
Lighting: Corn snakes require a day and night cycle. UVB is not required but there are some benefits of having UVB, such as improves overall health and immune system.

ENVIRONMENT:
75-80°F on the cool side and 80-85°F on the warm side. Basking spot should be 88-92°F. Humidity levels are best between 30%- 60%

DIET:
Mice, rats,