{"product_id":"corn-snake-amber-stripe-het-scaleless-sub-adult","title":"Corn Snake (Amber Stripe het. Scaleless) Sub-Adult","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eCorn Snake (Amber Stripe het. Scaleless)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"325\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"269\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"293\"\u003ePantherophis guttatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"296\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn Snake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"330\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"358\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"484\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically reach 3–5 feet (0.9–1.5 m) in length, with a slender, athletic build and smooth, glossy scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"501\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Amber Stripe is a warm-toned morph combining \u003cem data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"567\"\u003eHypomelanistic\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"581\"\u003eCaramel\u003c\/em\u003e genetics with a striped pattern mutation. The result is a golden-to-honey-brown snake accented by clean amber striping that runs the length of the body. The combination softens the usual reds and blacks into rich, natural earth tones with cream-colored sides and a lightly patterned head. The “het. Scaleless” trait adds genetic potential for producing scale-free offspring when paired appropriately. The overall look is elegant, smooth, and naturally warm—one of the most refined striped color combinations in Corn Snakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e A captive-bred color and pattern combination derived from the widespread Corn Snake (\u003cem data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eP. guttatus\u003c\/em\u003e), originally native to the southeastern United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e In nature, Corn Snakes inhabit mixed woodlands, grasslands, and agricultural edges. In captivity, they thrive in naturalistic enclosures that replicate leaf litter, logs, and low vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically crepuscular, active during dawn and dusk. Corn Snakes are terrestrial but will readily climb low branches or décor. They are calm, confident feeders and exceptionally reliable captives—ideal for both beginner and experienced keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1756\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults thrive in a naturalistic 40-gallon terrarium (36” × 18” × 18”) or larger. A bioactive or soil-based substrate with leaf litter supports burrowing and natural behaviors. Provide multiple hides, cork bark, climbing branches, and dense foliage for cover and enrichment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain a gradient of 75–82°F (24–28°C) with a basking spot around 86–88°F (30–31°C). Nighttime drops to 70°F (21°C) are beneficial. Keep humidity between 40–60%, with a moist hide provided during shedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2562\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offer frozen-thawed rodents every 7–10 days for juveniles and every 10–14 days for adults. Prey should be approximately 1.25× the width of the snake’s mid-body. Corn Snakes are dependable feeders that rarely refuse meals once acclimated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2790\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2591\"\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calm, curious, and easy to handle. Regular interaction encourages a confident temperament. Active and exploratory, they benefit from environmental enrichment and opportunities to climb and burrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"3006\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2819\"\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn Snakes are natural escape artists—ensure all enclosure openings are secure. A naturalistic habitat with climbing and hiding opportunities promotes both mental and physical health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3011\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3036\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3034\"\u003eGenetics Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3075\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3073\"\u003eHypomelanistic (Recessive)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3270\"\u003eRemoves most black pigmentation, resulting in a softer, warmer appearance. The eyes remain dark, but the overall body tone lightens, allowing red, orange, and yellow hues to stand out vividly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3302\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3300\"\u003eCaramel (Recessive)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3482\"\u003eEliminates red pigmentation while enhancing yellows and browns. The Caramel gene produces a muted, buttery color palette, giving the snake a golden undertone with less contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3539\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3537\"\u003eAmber (Hypomelanistic + Caramel Combination)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3540\" data-end=\"3796\"\u003eWhen \u003cem data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3561\"\u003eHypomelanistic\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"3566\" data-end=\"3575\"\u003eCaramel\u003c\/em\u003e are expressed together, they form the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3614\" data-end=\"3623\"\u003eAmber\u003c\/strong\u003e morph — a warm honey-gold snake with reduced melanin and an even, golden glow. The two recessive traits blend harmoniously to produce this smooth, natural color spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3798\" data-end=\"3834\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3803\" data-end=\"3832\"\u003eStripe (Pattern Mutation)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3835\" data-end=\"4064\"\u003eA simple recessive or selectively inherited pattern trait that transforms the traditional blotched Corn Snake into a striped form. The pattern manifests as two to three clean longitudinal lines running along the back and sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"4066\" data-end=\"4111\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4071\" data-end=\"4109\"\u003ehet. Scaleless (Recessive Carrier)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4112\" data-end=\"4538\"\u003eCarries one copy of the \u003cem data-start=\"4136\" data-end=\"4147\"\u003eScaleless\u003c\/em\u003e gene, a recessive mutation that removes external body scales while leaving the belly scutes intact. (“het” is short for \u003cem data-start=\"4268\" data-end=\"4282\"\u003eheterozygous\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning the snake carries one copy of the gene but does not visually express it.) When bred to another Scaleless or het. Scaleless individual, approximately 25% of offspring may hatch as visual Scaleless Corn Snakes, exhibiting smooth, glass-like skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"4540\" data-end=\"4543\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4545\" data-end=\"4582\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4549\" data-end=\"4580\"\u003eGenetic Combination Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4584\" data-end=\"4669\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4588\" data-end=\"4619\"\u003eAmber Stripe het. 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