This site is supported by our readers. We may earn a commission, at no cost to you, if you purchase through links. feeding frozen thawed corn snakes To feed frozen-thawed prey to your corn snake, youll first select the right size rodentabout 1-1.5 times your snakes mid-body width.
complete expert guide to feeding corn snakes at every life stage. Correct prey sizing, feeding frequency, and how to transition from live to frozen-thawed prey.
The ReptiFiles corn snake feeding resource recommends frozen/thawed prey as the only appropriate method for captive corn snakes. Corn snakes typically take frozen/thawed prey with zero resistance another advantage over ball pythons, which often need extensive conditioning.
Corn snakes eat frozen-thawed mice sized no wider than their midbody girth. Hatchlings and juveniles eat every 57 days; adults eat every 1421 days. Never feed live prey it poses real injury risk to your snake. A whole-prey diet provides complete nutrition without the need for supplements.
Corn snakes generally have a fairly enthusiastic feeding response, so they dont have much of a problem taking frozen/thawed prey. Prepare a frozen rodent 1 day in advance by sticking it in the refrigerator to thaw slowly.
A corn snake is the perfect choice for a first time snake owner! Corn snakes are considered to be one of the easiest snakes to keep in captivity.Orange Albino Corn Snake (Pantherophis guttatus). Most corn snakes in captivity will readily eat frozen/thawed mice.
