I forget my own Birthday

That is really rare

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And you can never forget his

My dads birthday is actually one day after mine lol

Thats hilarious! I just got my first corn snake and I named him Corneilious Cob.

@@lilyannleiperlooove it😂

@@lilyannleiperI really want one would be awesome to play with really cool pet

I also have mine on a wire rack but I have a woven rug inbetween the tank and rack it that ok?

Jerald is perfect! Happy 🎉birthday

Your the best I wish I could show you my tanks

Yep Gerald is in shed! Love the setup!

Great video Chris happy birthday to you your brother and max Robert it was my birthday on the 12th

You could name the snake slinky or you could name him rocko.

You should add a bunch of leaves everywhere makes it more naturalistic

And Happy Birthday to BOTH of you!

Corn snakes tolerate a wide range of humidity but benefit from humidity between 50-75%, measured by a digital hygrometer. They’re native to humid regions such as Florida. Wet substrate causes scale rot. It’s fine to have high humidity and a moist substrate as long as the surface isn’t too wet. Pouring water into the substrate and mixing it in is effective.

Gerald has grown significantly and is in need of an upgrade. I will be starting his new enclosure build this week! Watch for the video soon!

@@christopher_scott I like the name Gerald! Looking forward to the upgrade video! I have a western hognose and a ball python. Thinking about getting a corn snake. Love seeing other setups.

So true

That was my point of burying it, I wanted it to be more naturalistic.

Thanks for the feedback! I did hook the mat to a thermostat. I used a zoomed reptitemp digital thermostat. I have been looking at expanding the enclosure already to add the additional hides you are referencing! Thanks for always supporting the channel!

@@christopher_scott that's great to hear! I definitely recommend a 40 gallon when he grows some! And eventually you could upgrade him to a 4x2x2 enclosure. I highly recommend zen habitats but there are many great enclosure companies! It is found with corn snakes that you will see alot more natural behaviors ( Basking, climbing, and overall being more active ) when given more space. Seeing how small he is right now, it may be better to wait a little while to upgrade him though. A lot of baby snakes will stop eating when put in to big of an enclosure. If you do upgrade him now definitely try to put a ton of fake plants, live plants, cork bark, and hides to make him had the coverage he needs to feel safe. My absolute favorite thing about your channel is how you are always open to changing things you do for the well being of your animals and how you always research before getting them. Reptiles are a lot of fun and so rewarding to keep! Have fun with this little guy! Also I LOVE the name Marvin for him!

@@christopher_scott also i forgot to mention, the hides don't have to he huge. They can he the tiny little black box hides from online. Snakes typically like hides where they can feel the hide touching them on all sides. It makes them feel safer to be super snug in a small hide.

You can hold them when shedding and can help them take it off but only when it's ready to come off. Do not take it off prematurely

I hold mine shed or no shed and I soak him when I know the shed is starting. Hates water. But I need a set up like this!!!! I have a forty gal for my little one and the only hiding place it uses is behind a built in wall

Heat pads are not a good heat source. A halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer/dimming thermostat is the most natural and beneficial option. They produce infrared A and B like the sun, heat that penetrates deep into the skin tissue and heats them far more effectively than heat mats. Whereas heat mats only produce IRC, which only heats the surface of their skin.

Yeah I know heat pads over heat when with no thermostat that is why I said that and thanks for the info

I actually use water from one of my planted aquariums as it is is dechlorinated and would be closest to the water he would find to drink in the wild.

i’d say 2-4 months

No longer than every 2 months.

Spot clean whenever you see poop.

I clean it once a week when I feed. I will soak all of the water out of the bowl with paper towels and then will wipe the bowl down with a clean cloth. I then will remove any excrement that may exist. Usually I will dig up the substrate a little bit to make it easier for Gerald to bury himself as he likes to do this. I then remove any plant debris, refill the water dish with water from one of my planted aquariums as it is safe for snakes to drink. Once all of this is done, we will get Gerald out for a little human interaction as his meal defrosts. He then goes back into the enclosure where gets his single pinky mouse for the week.

As long as the substrate isn’t dusty it shouldn’t cause respiratory issues. Soil can be dusty when kept super dry, just keep it somewhat moist.

Heat mats are not a good heat source, overhead heating is much better for them. A halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer/dimming thermostat is the most natural and beneficial option, Arcadia’s deep heat projector is the second best option. They produce infrared A and B like the sun, heat that penetrates deep into the skin tissue and heats them far more effectively than heat mats. Whereas heat mats only produce IRC, which only heats the surface of their skin.

Under

Their eyes will often look cloudy/blue. Their skin will be paler/duller than usual. And they often hide a lot more when in shed.