
Better Than Corn Snake – The Ghost Corn Snake
Introduction: What is a Ghost Corn Snake
A ghost corn snake is a type native to the southeastern United States. They are typically found in wetland habitats, such as marshes and lakes. Ghost corn snakes are non-venomous and feed on small vertebrate animals, such as frogs, lizards, and rodents. They have a long tail that they use to help them swim Through the water.
A ghost corn snake has a light green body, a dark green or black head, and brownish-gray or reddish-brown stripes along the back. Their scales are smooth and shiny, with a scattered pattern of dark spots along their back. They can reach up to 18 inches in length.
They feed on small vertebrate animals, such as frogs, lizards, and rodents. A ghost corn snake has a light green body with a dark green or black head and brown.
The corn snake is also known as the “ghost snake” because of its light-colored skin. The corn snake is a member of the Rat Snake family, a non-venomous snake native to North America.

Corn snakes are usually found in open areas with tall grass and ground cover. The corn snake should be housed in a vivarium with a large basking area and a water bowl. A long substrate should not be used because this type of snake may become caught.
Natural setups are essential to the health of these snakes, as they need to have some hiding spot and be able to dig into the ground.
A diameter rock or piece of driftwood is an ideal DIY option that can also double as an enclosure decoration (placing stones in a container with the snake inside the enclosure will not harm the snake).
A typical food item for these snakes is earthworms. The corn snake is one of only two species known to eat earthworms regularly, along with the northern rat snake. The corn snake is sometimes fed live mice.
Appearance and Behavior of the Ghost Corn Snake
They have flat heads and round eyes, allowing them to see well even when hunting at night.
The ghost corn snake is not aggressive by nature but will bite if they feel threatened or cornered. They are typically shy creatures that do not like to be seen. This is why they usually hunt when most other animals sleep at night.
The ghost corn snake is usually one of the more docile snakes. They are rarely violent. The ghost corn snake has a minimal habitat range, but this does not mean they are safe to handle.
How to Find and Care for Your Ghost Corn Snake
This section will provide information on finding and caring for your ghost corn snake.
Housing: The housing choices depend on the type of corn snake you have and your budget. I recommend light-colored plastic or glass containers if you have a young Corn snake. If they are adults, I recommend plastic or glass tubs with screen lids to prevent escapees. These tubs should not be too deep and contain moist, heavy sphagnum moss or peat moss on the bottom of the enclosure.
Corn snakes need a lot of space, so a 10-gallon tank is too small for two adult corn snakes. For two adults of equal size, I would recommend at least 5 gallons minimum and an enclosure that is 18x18x18 inches.
Corn snakes need access to hiding places, so they must have several vertical and horizontal “hide spots” in the enclosure to explore while not feeling trapped. Using a hiding place out of reach is also essential, as they will often try to climb into the hiding spot.
Temperature: Corn snakes can be housed in a temperature gradient from 70-78 degrees
Humidity: The humidity should be kept at 80-85%. They will also need access to UVB lighting. (This is optional, but it will give your corn snake a healthy glow that can’t be faked!) You can use a light bulb with a red or blue filter for the UVB lighting. As for substrate, I recommend newspaper, aspen bedding, or reptile carpet.
Diet: For Corn snakes younger than one-year old I would recommend a diet with high protein and preys that have a lot of moisture/water in their bodies. Young corn snakes may eat prey like earthworms, slugs, snails, roaches, crickets, and toads. Older corn snakes will typically eat mice or small rats and prey like box turtles, geckos, small birds, and frogs. I recommend feeding adults a diet mainly consisting of mice or rats with a few earthworms mixed into the diet.
Water: Corn snakes are aquatic animals and need moisture in their enclosures. If you choose not to provide a water bowl, ensure the section has rocks or driftwood to sift through for water. Remember that your corn snake may use plants or pieces of paper as its water source. (no water in the enclosure or on the substrate).
Conclusion: Why the Ghost Corn Snake is Perfect for You
This section will discuss how this particular type of snake can be perfect for someone who wants a pet that will not bite or harm them and also how it is one of the most beautiful snakes in the world.
The ghost corn snake is one of the world’s most beautiful and docile snakes.
A ghost corn snake is perfect for someone who wants a reptile that will not bite them or harm them and is an easy reptile to take care of.
This snake is one of the most docile snakes in the world and rarely bites.
To keep this type of snake, you must take care of it correctly, or the animal will most likely become sick or die.
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