Corn Snake
Milk Snake (Elaphe Guttata)
Corn snakes,
Elaphe guttata, are native to North America, specifically the eastern United States. They can be found in New Jersey down through Florida and as far west as Louisiana and Kentucky. The diversity of there preferred habitats are great. They can be found in wooded areas, rocky hillsides, or farms. These slender snakes reach a length of 2ft-6ft. The coloration and patterns of Corn Snakes can vary considerably; however, the most common is an orange or brownish-yellow with black edged red blotches called saddles. Their secretive nature causes them to spend the majority of the time burrowing underground searching for prey or hiding under loose foliage. Their prey consists of rodents, lizards, birds, bats, or frogs. These snakes are oviparous laying 10-30 eggs between May and July. After a 60-65 day gestation period the eggs hatch with babies ranging from 10 to 15 inches. In captivity Corn Snakes live up to 23 years.
