Marshmallow Snake Ball Python Whitby, ON

Marshmallow came to Reptilia from Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) after being confiscated from a roadside zoo. Marshmallow, along with some other reptiles underwent parasite testing and vet checks prior to entering Reptilia's adoption program.


ENCLOSURE:
The bigger the better, but no smaller than 36" x 18" x 18" for an adult.

SUBSTRATE:
Corn snakes do best with a mixture of substrates that retains humidity, such as soil, sand, mulch and moss.

HIDES:
Offer ample hiding space with at least one hide on the warm side and one on the cool side.

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

TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY:
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, quail, chicks, and eggs are all good, readily available food options.


WATER:
Offer fresh water from a dish at all times.

SHEDDING:
Juveniles and babies will shed more frequently since they are growing quickly. Adults will shed less frequently. During shed the snake may refuse food, and be a little more defensive!

TEMPERAMENT:
Corn snakes are a very common pet snake, and a fantastic beginner snake! They tend to have a calm temperament. Corn snakes can be very active and tend to move around a lot more than other common pet snakes, such as ball pythons.

LIFESPAN:
Corn snakes can live up to 25-35 years!

For more information about our adoption program at Reptilia Whitby, please email zoo.whitby@reptilia.org
Personality traits
Curious, Quiet, Independent