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Corn Snake

Corn snakes are medium-sized non-venomous reptiles found widely in the south-eastern and central United States. They are brightly colored and their mild temperament makes them excellent pets. As they primarily feed on rodents, they contribute in controlling and checking wild rodent population that damage crops.

Scientific Classification
Quick Information

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Subphylum	Vertebrata
Class	Reptilia
Subclass	Lepidosauria
Order	Squamata
Suborder	Serpentes
Family	Colubridae
Subfamily	Colubrinae
Tribe	Lampropeltini
Genus	Pantherophis
Scientific Name	Pantherophis guttatus

Length	61–182 cm (2.00–5.97 ft) long
Weight	Around 2 pounds (.9 kg)
Color	Reddish-orange or orange-brown; bellies are shining white prominently checkered with black, often consist of two black stripes under their tails; iris is generally orange or red
Distribution	Southern New Jersey, Florida, Louisiana, parts of Kentucky, Texas
Habitat	Overgrown fields, forest openings, palmetto flatwoods, trees, abandoned buildings, farms, rocky hillsides
Diet	Small rodents, reptiles, amphibians, bird eggs
Hibernation Period	Hibernates during winter months
Predators	Hawk, fox, skunk,
Venom Fact	Non-venomous
Breeding Season	March-April (in captivity)
Mode of Reproduction	Oviparous (egg laying)
Clutch Size	12- 24
Incubation Period	58 to 62 days
Reproductive Age	18 to 24 months of age
Average Lifespan	In wild: Around 6 to 8 years In captivity: Around 20 to 25 years
IUCN Conservation Status	Least Concern