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How to Raise Corn Snakes
Contributed by: Boyd
  • 1. What is the ideal temperature gradient for a corn snake enclosure?
A) 32-40°F
B) 75-85°F
C) 90-100°F
D) 60-70°F
  • 2. What type of substrate is NOT recommended for corn snakes?
A) Coconut fiber
B) Cedar shavings
C) Paper towels
D) Aspen shavings
  • 3. How often should a juvenile corn snake be fed?
A) Once a month
B) Every 2-3 days
C) Every 5-7 days
D) Every 10-14 days
  • 4. What is the primary diet of a corn snake?
A) Fruits
B) Mice
C) Insects
D) Vegetables
  • 5. What is the minimum size enclosure recommended for an adult corn snake?
A) 10 gallons
B) 5 gallons
C) 40 gallons breeder
D) 20 gallons long
  • 6. What is the best way to provide humidity for a corn snake?
A) Using a heat lamp
B) Misting the enclosure daily
C) Provide a water bowl
D) Placing a humidifier next to the enclosure
  • 7. What is a sign that a corn snake is about to shed?
A) Cloudy eyes
B) Increased activity
C) Increased appetite
D) Brightened colors
  • 8. How often should you clean the entire corn snake enclosure?
A) Never
B) Once a month
C) Weekly
D) Daily
  • 9. Why is it important to quarantine a new corn snake?
A) To prevent the spread of disease
B) To encourage eating
C) To prevent it from escaping
D) To help it acclimate to the new environment
  • 10. What is a common sign of a respiratory infection in a corn snake?
A) Increased shedding
B) Wheezing
C) Healthy appetite
D) Increased activity
  • 11. What is the best way to handle a corn snake?
A) Holding it tightly around the neck
B) Support its body evenly
C) Grabbing it by the head
D) Dangling it by the tail
  • 12. What type of heating is generally recommended for corn snakes?
A) Under tank heater
B) Incandescent bulb
C) No heat required
D) Heat rock
  • 13. What is the typical lifespan of a corn snake in captivity?
A) 25-30 years
B) 5-10 years
C) 15-20 years
D) 1-5 years
  • 14. What is the most common cause of regurgitation in corn snakes?
A) Overfeeding
B) Improper humidity
C) Basking too long
D) Handling too soon after eating
  • 15. What is brumation?
A) The shedding process
B) A type of disease
C) A period of dormancy
D) The mating season
  • 16. How often should a corn snake's water bowl be cleaned?
A) Only when it looks dirty
B) Weekly
C) Monthly
D) Daily
  • 17. What is the best way to thaw a frozen mouse for feeding?
A) On the counter at room temperature
B) Boiling water
C) In the refrigerator overnight
D) In the microwave
  • 18. What should you do if your corn snake refuses to eat?
A) Force feed the snake
B) Ignore it and try again in a week
C) Check the temperature and humidity
D) Give it a larger mouse
  • 19. What is a good way to enrich a corn snake's environment?
A) Provide climbing branches
B) House it with other snakes
C) Never change the enclosure
D) Play loud music
  • 20. What does it mean when a corn snake is 'in blue'?
A) It is stressed.
B) It is about to shed.
C) It is sick.
D) It is sleeping.
  • 21. What is a common morph (color variation) of corn snake?
A) Barking
B) Amelanistic
C) Fluffy
D) Spotted
  • 22. What is the purpose of providing a hide for a corn snake?
A) To provide a water source
B) To provide security
C) To provide food storage
D) To provide a basking spot
  • 23. What should you do if your corn snake bites you?
A) Seek immediate medical attention
B) Ignore it
C) Punish the snake
D) Wash the bite with soap and water
  • 24. Are corn snakes venomous?
A) It depends on the morph
B) No
C) Yes, highly
D) Yes, but mildly
  • 25. What is the best way to sex a juvenile corn snake?
A) Probing or popping
B) Visual inspection
C) Blood test
D) Asking the snake
  • 26. What is the purpose of a thermostat in a corn snake enclosure?
A) To regulate humidity
B) To regulate feeding
C) To regulate temperature
D) To regulate light
  • 27. Why is it important to use a screen lid on a corn snake enclosure?
A) To block out light
B) To provide ventilation
C) To prevent humidity
D) To keep the snake warm
  • 28. What is the average length of an adult corn snake?
A) 10-12 feet
B) 1-2 feet
C) 6-8 feet
D) 3-5 feet
  • 29. What should you do with a shed skin?
A) Feed it back to the snake
B) Sell it
C) Inspect it for completeness
D) Leave it in the enclosure
  • 30. What is a good way to avoid getting bitten by your corn snake?
A) Tease the snake
B) Never feed the snake
C) Avoid handling when shedding
D) Handle the snake constantly
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