{"product_id":"corn-snake-caramel","title":"Corn Snake (Caramel)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"299\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"297\"\u003eCorn Snake (Caramel)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"377\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"321\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"345\"\u003ePantherophis guttatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"348\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"364\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn Snake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"382\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"410\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"408\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"530\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"421\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically reach 3–5 feet (0.9–1.5 m) in length, with a lean, agile build and smooth, glossy scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"547\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Caramel Corn Snake is a beautifully understated morph known for its warm golden and bronze coloration. This Corn Snake displays a yellow to amber base tone overlaid with soft brown or tan dorsal blotches, often bordered in olive or gray. The red pigments typical of wild-type Corn Snakes are replaced by rich yellows and muted browns, creating a subtle, natural appearance reminiscent of autumn tones. The belly is pale cream or light yellow with faint checkering, and the eyes are bronze to amber in color. As the snake matures, the colors often deepen, developing a smooth golden sheen. The Caramel Corn Snake embodies elegance through simplicity—warm, earthy, and timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e A selectively bred morph of the Corn Snake (\u003cem data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eP. guttatus\u003c\/em\u003e), developed to enhance and stabilize yellow and brown pigmentation through the \u003cem data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eCaramel\u003c\/em\u003e gene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Corn Snakes inhabit forests, meadows, and agricultural areas across the southeastern United States. In captivity, they thrive in naturalistic terrariums that provide climbing space, ground cover, and secure hiding areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calm, intelligent, and curious. Corn Snakes are crepuscular, most active at dawn and dusk. The Caramel Corn Snake is docile, easy to handle, and a steady feeder—qualities that make it a consistent favorite among hobbyists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1892\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A naturalistic 40-gallon terrarium (36” × 18” × 18”) or larger is ideal for adults. Use a soil-based or bioactive substrate layered with leaf litter to encourage burrowing and exploration. Include multiple hides, cork flats, climbing branches, and live or artificial plant cover for enrichment and visual security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2486\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain a daytime gradient of 75–82°F (24–28°C) with a basking area around 86–88°F (30–31°C). Allow nighttime drops to 70°F (21°C). Maintain humidity between 40–60%, offering a humid hide during shedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2497\"\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2961\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2689\"\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calm, steady, and tolerant of regular handling. Corn Snakes thrive in naturalistic environments that promote climbing, burrowing, and exploration. The Caramel Corn Snake’s earthy tones and relaxed nature make it ideal for display enclosures and breeding projects alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"3172\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"2990\"\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide shaded areas to enhance color contrast and reduce light sensitivity. Caramel Corn Snakes tend to show their best color intensity under moderate, natural-spectrum lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3177\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3200\"\u003eGenetics Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3234\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3232\"\u003eCaramel (Recessive)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3500\"\u003eRemoves red pigmentation while enriching yellow and brown hues. The result is a golden, amber, or bronze-toned snake with a natural, earthy appearance. The gene is often used as a foundation for other morphs such as \u003cem data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3459\"\u003eButter\u003c\/em\u003e(Caramel + Amel) and \u003cem data-start=\"3481\" data-end=\"3497\"\u003eCaramel Motley\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3502\" data-end=\"3505\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3507\" data-end=\"3544\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3542\"\u003eGenetic Combination Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3618\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"3550\" data-end=\"3561\"\u003eCaramel\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn Snake expresses a single visible recessive trait:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3619\" data-end=\"3697\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3619\" data-end=\"3697\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3697\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3632\"\u003eCaramel\u003c\/strong\u003e = Removes red pigment and enhances golden and brown coloration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3699\" data-end=\"4011\"\u003eThis gene creates a warm, gold-based Corn Snake with soft brown patterning and a balanced, natural look. 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