What is an amelanistic corn snake?
Amelanistic corn snake is an albino corn snake that is missing black pigment. This causes some clearly showing color and therefore many people keep them as a snake of pet. Red, orange, yellow and white variations of amelanistic corn snake are found. It falls under the scientific species Elaphe Guttata with other corn snakes and occurs mainly in the southeastern and central areas of the US. Corn snakes are sometimes called snakes red rats. They tend to have soft skin, spotted color and lower abdomen reminiscent of corn. Due to the lack of black pigment, their eyes are red. In general, they have the nature of obedient and slowly bite, increasing their popularity as snakes for pets.
Although they are called an amelanistic corn snake, it is not because of their feed habits. Snakes usually eat frogs, lizards, birds and small rodents. When they are held as pets, they are usually fed by mice once or twice a week. If they are krmeNY living mice, naturally kill them with narrowing before eating them. It is important to obtain professional advice on feeding if you retain amelanistic corn snake as a pet because they are susceptible to obesity if they are handed over.
In the wild amelanistic corn snake prefers overgrown fields, wooded areas and rocky slopes. They generally remain on the ground, although they can sometimes climb to trees. They are mainly active in twilight, night or dawn, and those who live in a colder climate can hibernate throughout the winter. If you hold an amelanistic corn snake as a pet, it is important to get advice on the cage in which you will leave it.
After mating, the woman will lay between 12 and 24 eggs in a warm and humid place where she leaves them. Mother Snake then does not play any other role in raising children.Baby snake uses its egg tooth to cut the egg shellAnd he will eat egg yolk as his first meal before she appears. In captivity, baby snakes will normally throw their first skin after about a week and feed should start after this.
As with all domestic reptiles, it is necessary to realize that snakes are naturally wild. Before obtaining an amelanistic corn snake as a pet, it is necessary to look for professional advice on housing, feeding and care. Handling the snake should be done carefully and rarely.