CORN SNAKE SETUP FOR BEGINNERS!

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The Corn Snakes wide variety of colour and pattern mutations, their ease of care and breeding and their generally docile disposition has made the Corn Snake one of the most popular pet snakes in the world. In this video we learn all about how to setup an enclosure for a Corn Snake and we discuss the important environmental requirements that need to be met in order for your Corn Snake to thrive in its enclosure! We hope you enjoy this video and we hope you find it helpful!
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@scotty5471 3 жыл бұрын

I’m looking at every corn snake video because I might be getting one and this is the most helpful one for the set up

@flakkeo6260 3 жыл бұрын

yeah me too i want one

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlotte, I am glad you found our video helpful. I hope you manage to get one : )

@Unknown_person676 3 жыл бұрын

When u get it make some vids🙃

@elianamiranda7833 3 жыл бұрын

Omg Same

@carmencristoloveanu7609 3 жыл бұрын

I am getting an albino corn snake in a week. I love them

@juliangarcia8555 4 жыл бұрын

“ she’s biting me “ *laughs in pain *

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 4 жыл бұрын

😂👍🏻

@ren3939 3 жыл бұрын

Corn snakes never usually hurt when they bite you

@nrktaco4598 3 жыл бұрын

@@ren3939 im late but yea they feel like a cat scratch

@meowhater6409 3 жыл бұрын

@@nrktaco4598 how do you remove them from your hand

@ant_mk3596 3 жыл бұрын

@@meowhater6409 just wait until they let go

@bear_rrr 3 жыл бұрын

“Maintaining low enough humidity should be easy.” *cries in North Carolina*

@P0pBitch 3 жыл бұрын

Try crying in South Carolina 👁💧👄💧 👁

@bear_rrr 3 жыл бұрын

Nathan Rowell 😂

@lilcow1809 3 жыл бұрын

@@P0pBitch can’t really cry during summer they just steam away

@P0pBitch 3 жыл бұрын

@@lilcow1809 And then the humidity goes up 😭😭

@mattneufeld3399 3 жыл бұрын

Crying in Pacific Northwest

@taeviansworldofreptiles3828 4 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video showing how to connect that thermostat up with a heating pad? I have never seen anything like that

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 4 жыл бұрын

That’s a good idea, thank you, we will look into doing that video😊👍🏻

@Geoffrey454 4 жыл бұрын

you just plug the heat mat into the socket on the thermostat and plug the thermostat into the wall. Set the thermostat to the temperature you want and put the heat probe where you want that temperature.

@jacobwallace5674 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to by products from you for my corn snake but the link is apparel only. Do you have products available as seen in this video and do you ship to the US?

@usedicecat6780 3 жыл бұрын

@@Geoffrey454 hi there most thermostats we have in south Africa we can't just plug them in what we have to do is we use a plug than we connect 2 of the cables form the temperature controller to the plug then we use a block connector than we connecte the other 2 cables to the block connector than we use the 2 cables from the heat pad and connect it to the block connector

@Foreverceltic Жыл бұрын

Getting my first corn snake this weekend. Thank you ever so much for this video. Really helpful, given me the confidence I need to give my snake a happy, healthy and enjoyable life Easiest sub ever! This channel rocks 😊

@Foreverceltic Жыл бұрын

Update: she’s doing great! Had a full shed no issues, eating and pooping. Admire her daily and love her! 🥰

@J242D 11 ай бұрын

@@Forevercelticcan we get an update!

@sinwolf5539 2 жыл бұрын

Shoutout to the guys at Ultimate Exotics for helping me with my entire setup. They shipped across the country to me over night. Everyone working there has been super helpful. Thank you for the guidance on my baby hoggy, you have made a fan of me for life !

@ashleydehart8942 7 ай бұрын

Hi there can u send me there details I want to find out bi them about a set up for me

@KayelleEti 4 жыл бұрын

One thing I found interesting is that you didn’t include a hide on both sides of the setup? Personally if I was making that setup I’d add a hide on the cool side to they can thermoregulate and feel safe.

@andydoster6343 4 жыл бұрын

EdenThePokèGal .C he says it quickly in the beginning there’s a hide in the water bowl

@joshua7233 2 жыл бұрын

There are two hides in the enclosure.

@katherinehansen950 Жыл бұрын

The bowl is also designed to be a hide

@kobusvissrt5161 2 жыл бұрын

I love the videos guys keep it up i just bought a lovely dumeril boa from you she is absolutely gorgeous i would recomend you to anyone who wants to get into snakes and you guys have been very helpfull ive phoned with questions and you always get back to me great customer service

@kingstonbrett8931 9 ай бұрын

This guy really tells you the info you need for a cornsnake. Thanks man.

@gsdlife09 2 ай бұрын

i have a tessera snow hypo corn snake and I love it. I have it for a month and a half now and it has grown a lot.

@nevertrustagnat 3 жыл бұрын

I’m getting a corn snake so this video really helped because I was deciding on what to do with the enclosure

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 3 жыл бұрын

That is great to hear, I am glad you found the video helpful : ) Thank you for watching!

@NhatMinh-tr9yg 2 ай бұрын

Im getting a blizzard corn snake in a few days, sooo excited rn, thanks for your instruction 😻

@TheauthorGC Жыл бұрын

I find this really helpful and ik im late but im making sure to go over these corn snake videos because im getting one for christmas or on my birthday

@michellejones5541 11 ай бұрын

Its been about 20 years since i last had corn snakes so im watching every video i can find to see whats new information and new equipment before i get a new baby corn😊

@melaniesmith5114 6 ай бұрын

Very thorough and helpful. Thank you!

@desertqueenaz7895 Жыл бұрын

Love the enclosure

@zoehoutzager9847 3 жыл бұрын

loved this !! Thanks for the information:))

@maxxiepandaface 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Really helpful 👌

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 3 жыл бұрын

Pleasure : )

@gwendjva735 2 жыл бұрын

Im getting an albino cornsnake tomorrow!! I cant wait

@ender-wx5pj 4 ай бұрын

thank you so much! this helped a lot!

@ALAMLUSVI 3 жыл бұрын

terima kasih telah berbagi pengalaman tentang corn snake

@JohnFaulkner56 Жыл бұрын

Like the channel, obsessed with your website, and I love the youtube vids! Thank you for my beautiful baby "Noodle"!☺️🐍

@evanhowe_beats8427 3 жыл бұрын

awesome video this helped me alot!

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, that is great to hear!

@ashleydehart8942 7 ай бұрын

Nice setup man planning on getting me a corn snake soon

@ilyangeliki 3 жыл бұрын

I’m getting a corn snake, thanks for the help!

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad you found it helpful : )

@bluelinemorphs 4 жыл бұрын

Great video bro - I was thinking of doing one like this for my channel but for ball pythons

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro, good idea! Do it😊👍🏻

@TurquoiseTerrorizer 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid!

@liahnejooste7256 2 жыл бұрын

Please do more they realy help

@eugenekeith9340 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Great service. Can't wait to order from you guys again and hopefully see you in May at the SOS expo.

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you Eugene! 😊👍🏻

@turkialhabbad8613 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Appreciated. How about a video of cleaning and feeding the corn snake?

@nightinggale6470 2 жыл бұрын

The website reptifiles has a great care guide. Feel free to ask me any specific questions!

@goldptl1770 11 ай бұрын

actually looking at your website to get stuff for my first corn snake XD, then stumbled on this video

@BROOSKI_AZ 3 ай бұрын

Forest floor is the best substrate for corn snakes. Aspen can sometimes cause miner issues but most of the time its pretty safe and very cheap

@thatonereallyawesomecarguy 2 жыл бұрын

So cute

@Boopsidoop Жыл бұрын

Nice.

@blazebopperg7256 3 жыл бұрын

I found this a very helpful video but I was gonna ask where can I find that enclosure and substrate you used

@Ochibason 3 жыл бұрын

Great vids thanks! You have a special vid on terrarium set up for a Florida King snake? Got a few babies getting today and have set up but be nice to see what you recommend. Getting two Lavender albino on is Mosaic and a White side poss het axanthic Lavender Albino and Hypo.

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad to hear you enjoyed the video. That is great to hear I would recommend keeping them a very similar way would you keep Corn Snakes, thanks!

@t-timeman6909 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Where did you get the reptile display case from?

@james__anna_burns4885 3 жыл бұрын

this is it i think www.reptilecentre.com/vivexotic-reptihome-vivarium--small-oak-575x375x42cm_p23624845.htm

@recklessethan 4 жыл бұрын

Why do you have weed leave on the branch

@Ignorethis12345 3 жыл бұрын

Because for some reason fake weed is very common when it comes to fake plants for terrariums and aquariums

@hussicots 3 жыл бұрын

Is that the right size for an adult corn snake then? Great video. Love the detail!

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jennifer, I am glad you enjoyed the video! For an adult Corn Snake I would say the enclosure needs to be double this length. Thanks!

@wrath7671 3 жыл бұрын

Omfg he’s soo cute I got myself a albino corn but didn’t get him till he was 5years old and I didn’t get to see him as a smol danger noodle might have to consider getting another now 😂

@naomid6583 2 жыл бұрын

The bite 🤣

@lzumzum2546 3 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video of you setting up a whole habitat?

@alisonoxholm9315 3 жыл бұрын

Always always use a thermostat with heat mats or heat bulbs

@xcdevilish 4 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video tutorial for the basic temperature controller to a rack system or just one heat pad? 🙏🏻 Great video.

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes that is a good idea, we will work on that😊👍🏻

@xcdevilish 4 жыл бұрын

@@UltimateExoticsReptiles I'd really like to use a rack system on a budget with the basic temperature controller and a tutorial on how to use and connect it to multiple heat pads would be much helpful. Thank you so much! 😊

@Dreammaster15089 3 жыл бұрын

@@UltimateExoticsReptiles hi I dont have a termostat on my heat mat. Do I need to turn it off at night . Or can I leave it on all the times.

@livvy5850 2 жыл бұрын

Same

@mystc9055 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on how to connect the heat pad to the temperature controller please

@lynsey9814 Жыл бұрын

You DO have to have a thermostat.

@dariusdraper8836 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I do love your WEBSITE layout

@evanmnbishop 4 жыл бұрын

"plastic vines" more like fake weed ;)

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂exactly!

@darrylbrown8549 3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I was gonna say

@sadiesstuff4270 3 жыл бұрын

Lol XD

@VoteLNLSN 3 жыл бұрын

Snake weed*

@WxvyWarrior 3 жыл бұрын

@@VoteLNLSN 😂😂

@papig_is_pat219 Жыл бұрын

I really want a corn snake but my mom is so scared of snakes so what im doing is showing her that ive done my research and also showing her cute videos of them😂 hopefully it works

@pencilsniper 4 ай бұрын

I have a cornsnake, and I have minimal things in their tank, but everything needed for a cornsnake. I do want to upgrade the things inside the tank, though, like a small branch for her to climb on because shes always climbing around the top of her tank. Anything that I've tried to put in her tank before aside from whats already in her tank has ruined her scales causing them to lift and fall off. So I'll look for better things that won't cause this lifting of her scales.

@Megaraa 5 ай бұрын

Would this be suitable for a california cornsnake? Thanks so much so helpful

@Safari_Jayden 4 жыл бұрын

I would like to see a video like this for the spotted python. I like these videos very much.👍

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 4 жыл бұрын

Good idea, we will look into it, thanks!

@clevelandexplorer2221 3 жыл бұрын

I find it very hard to believe these don't require special lighting, unless I misunderstood/didn't hear something on the lines of "...#specual UV lighting", of which this should be clear for those who don't look into pets much, and there's many of those about bud

@catsareawesome449 2 жыл бұрын

currently making a presatation to convinse my parents to get me a cornsnake wish me luck

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, good luck! : )

@bbycherub2420 8 ай бұрын

Did it work? I'm trying to convince my parents too!

@catsareawesome449 8 ай бұрын

it didnt work for a cornsnake because my parents think they are too big for a first snake (sadly) but that presatation did get me an adorable little hognose snake :)@@bbycherub2420

@LillyMDaOG Ай бұрын

Can you use mulch from like home depot???? For the bedding

@edwardmacchiato6609 3 жыл бұрын

“Maintaining a low enough humidity should be easy” *celebrates in maine*

@jhemv.a2515 2 жыл бұрын

It would be nice if you could make a video on how you connect the thermostat to the heat pad, hope that made sense

@nightinggale6470 2 жыл бұрын

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. 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.

@joshua7233 2 жыл бұрын

@@nightinggale6470 Nonsense.

@nightinggale6470 2 жыл бұрын

@@joshua7233 not nonsense at all.

@ninathetaurus7489 2 жыл бұрын

I love the design of the enclosure! What size would someone need for a western hognose? Would it thrive in a size medium or large enclosure?

@nightinggale6470 2 жыл бұрын

The enclosure should be at least as long as the snake. Adult male hognoses need a 20 gallon long minimum, and females need a 40 gallon minimum. Bigger is better, of course.

@ninathetaurus7489 2 жыл бұрын

@@nightinggale6470 Thanks! I just don't know how long the enclosures in the vid are

@brayden942 3 жыл бұрын

Do they need humity cause I’m confused do I buy a heating lamp or a humidity thing

@sips4296 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, may I ask exactly what kinds of bark go into your premium wood chips?

@cristinah2652 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love that enclosure. Where can I buy it?

@cristinah2652 3 жыл бұрын

@@beccabaeby2008 Thank you sooo much!

@keithrich5865 3 жыл бұрын

I'm buying one shes at least 3.5 feet and not even fully grown need some help on what substrates I should u

@Walter.Hartwell.white99.1 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please give me a link to that tank please and thank you.

@jess.bus.photosx6388 3 жыл бұрын

Funny enough my recent snake not my first is a corn snake, my first was a cape house snake but I love this video mines a normal corn snake called Loki since my house snake is called Thor haha

@honey3392 3 жыл бұрын

I just got an albino corn... we named him rattle snake Jake lol his brother is a fancy bearded dragon named rango. This weekend tango is moving to a 75gal long tank and Jake will have his 40 gal clean and decorated for when hes ready for an upgrade love the video. I been using eco earth mixed with repti bark.... would livebplants be okay or no?

@metaknight115 10 ай бұрын

How big is he? I'd also recommend maybe moving him up to a 75 gallon enclosure as well. 40 gallons is the minimum, but it is probably better to give him some more space to crawl around.

@immortall21 3 жыл бұрын

does the entire enclosure need to be at a 45 humidity? even the hot spot? or the hot spot is irrelevant?

@thealmightyone8678 3 жыл бұрын

Can they drink distilled water

@UltimateExoticsReptiles 3 жыл бұрын

The almighty One yes they can😊👍🏻

@noah-476 3 жыл бұрын

anyway i could buy a cage exactly like this one from you or could you maybe upload a vid on how to make it or if you bought it could you send the link plz?

@kittenpw 2 жыл бұрын

How do you keep the cool side cool in the summer??

@nightinggale6470 2 жыл бұрын

Air conditioning and fans.

@LillyMDaOG Ай бұрын

What size tank did you use gallon and dimensions???

@PonderingStudent 4 жыл бұрын

A question. Is it possible to have a corn snake in a bioactive enclosure? I ask because you say to keep the substrate dry and (I assume) the substrate for a bioactive setup would need to be at least damp, so that the plants, springtails and isopods can all survive.

@talaynabaldwin5502 3 жыл бұрын

my corn snake is in a bio active; you just need to find a good balance; only misting your plants and getting good dirt that holds the humidity but doesn’t get water logged. the corn snake will most likely dig up the plants though.

@sydneyjones1803 3 жыл бұрын

Where do I go to buy those enclosures

@stevennguyen4993 2 жыл бұрын

I do enjoy the natural look, but for the beginners who are looking to get their first setup: I myself prefer plastic, non-porous decorations for hygiene purposes, especially when it comes to hides or water dishes. I tend to be conscious when a wooden hide gets fecal matter in it (especially as the snake gets bigger and those poops begin having larger water content), or when fecal matter is left by the snake in an unglazed water bowl. The only thing natural is the substrate, but that gets replaced and spot cleaned often. With my level of tank hygiene requirements, I started hating the fact that I would buy wooden hides and wood branches and be left unsure on long it'll last. Could be six months, could be one week.

@nightinggale6470 2 жыл бұрын

I get what you’re saying, although cork bark is great. What do you provide for climbing enrichment instead of branches?

@isaiahbath6496 3 жыл бұрын

Would a 20 gallon fish tank work for a juvenile corn snake?

@desertqueenaz7895 Жыл бұрын

would love to get one in the future from a rescue out here or something and this is very very helpful

@sasha9084 3 жыл бұрын

what size tank in gallons would be ideal for a corn snake??? also this video was so helpful thank you

@theawokendragonPete Жыл бұрын

the bigger the better

@idiotically-everything Жыл бұрын

I mean. I was looking at a 200 cm/ 60 cm/ 90 cm for a corn snake once it reaches adult size

@idiotically-everything Жыл бұрын

The tank I was looking at would be 300 gallons (us)

@metaknight115 10 ай бұрын

A lot of people say you can house your corn snake in a 40 gallon (36*18*16-inch) enclosure it's entire life. For averaged sized 4-ish foot male, you could get away with it, but the bare minimum isn't it's happiest life, and large male a 5-ish, 6-ish foot female will simply get to big for a 3 foot long tank. For an adult corn snake, I'd highly recommend at least a 67 gallon (48*18*18) enclosure. Keep in mind you can always go bigger. There's no such thing as an enclosure that's too big, that's a stupid myth.

@cookiettvsk1299 3 жыл бұрын

With heat thing

@Gl0mmy- 3 жыл бұрын

Im getting a corn snake 2 years from now.. I want to do a lot research at them first.. I made a mistake of buying a bird and not knowing it's proper diets,living space, proper diet and etc.

@juliadiaz3288 3 жыл бұрын

omg same

@charlieward6725 3 жыл бұрын

@has what religion are you

@metaknight115 10 ай бұрын

Happens a lot with exotic animals. Guinea pigs are a great example. People get Guinea pigs for their kids when they assume they're easy, when they're actually very high maintenance and not fit for little Timmy to take care of, and most of the stuff they make for them at pet stores are very unhealthy because no one gives enough of a shit about these high maintenance turd dispensers to take good care of them. They're extremely fragile, and perhaps most crucially, most do not enjoy human interaction. They hate being picked up, and touching them threatens them, most (not all, but most) just prefer to be left alone by their owners. Because of that, little Timmy gets bored of their Guinea pig after a week, and most either die of malnutrition or are given away to overcrowded shelters.

@mathewhoneycutt691 4 жыл бұрын

Could I get a link to that display case. It's nice but when I look it up I find nothing similar

@gabrieladelconte9811 3 жыл бұрын

@@beccabaeby2008 does this tank ship to the United States? Thanks.

@user-wq8yr5wd7b 3 ай бұрын

Where can I purchase the hide, branch, and water bowl?

@booper7468 3 жыл бұрын

Do you only ship within sourly Africa or can I buy from you guys if I’m in the states if I can’t buy from you guys could you provide an Amazon page of the things used in this video if you can

@1cedis 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 5ft corn snake in a 3ft by 1ft 15 is this too small or should I get a 4ft by 2ft?🤔

@bobdabuilder7650 3 жыл бұрын

Ik this video was quite a while ago but I’m wondering is the heat pad the same idea as a heat lamp? I’m thinking of getting a corn snake but want to be properly educated first to give it the best life :)

@dancingfire3989 3 жыл бұрын

I want to understand this as well! As far as I know I’m pretty sure that some species of snake prefer belly heat as apposed to basking heat from a heat lamp although I don’t know what the specific species are that this applies to (can someone explain this and please feel free to correct me if I am wrong) 😊

@blitzjuicd912 3 жыл бұрын

Do you ship the cages and all the equipment to the USA

@avaandpeytonscrazyworld5228 3 жыл бұрын

What mesurment is that cage

@mayhemschleichtack1885 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get that enclosure

@minkie710 3 жыл бұрын

um what heat pad, case and heat meter are those

@zeyrx9962 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow thanks this really helped. I made a lot of notes lol

@revs8028 3 жыл бұрын

mind you, my family hates snakes. my dad even thought they were slimy before i told them they werent- he said that i *might* be able to get one... im still researching now just in case yknow

@loganslife3626 2 жыл бұрын

Where’s the link to buy all the stuff

@crystalreview4268 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get that inclosure it looks gorgeous ?

@crystalreview4268 3 жыл бұрын

@@james__anna_burns4885 thank you 😊

@james__anna_burns4885 3 жыл бұрын

Crystal Review you’re welcome! :)

@joshdickson8884 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I find this vivarium do you have a link for it?

@wackyantman5893 3 жыл бұрын

Make sure u upgrade it when it grows

@wrestlingfan4ever76 2 жыл бұрын

Do corn snakes do better in the enclosed wood/PVC enclosures or the all glass enclosures?

@nightinggale6470 2 жыл бұрын

Both work fine. PVC/wood retain heat and humidity better, though. And with a glass enclosure you might want to cover three sides so they feel more secure.

@gerardocarrillo2548 3 жыл бұрын

Would a 30 gallon tall work?

@gredarthd5292 9 ай бұрын

would coco fiber work for a substrate ?

@nightinggale6470 6 ай бұрын

Yep.

@Kermit._.the_frog Жыл бұрын

where did you get your enclosure

@Oliver-ur5pi Жыл бұрын

Is it fine if i live in an area where the summer is 20-35c outside and in the house or is that too hot

@nightinggale6470 Жыл бұрын

Corn snakes need a basking spot surface temperature of 30-32 (measured by a temperature gun), a warm side ambient temperature of 25-27, and a cool side temperature of 23-24 (measured by a digital thermometer). Use air conditioning and/or fans to bring down the temperature, and make sure the heat lamp is regulated by a dimming thermostat.