{"product_id":"corn-snake-honey","title":"Corn Snake (Honey)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"289\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"287\"\u003eCorn Snake (Honey)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"335\"\u003ePantherophis guttatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"354\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn Snake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"372\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"400\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"526\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"411\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically reach 3–5 feet (0.9–1.5 m) in length, with a slender, muscular build and smooth, glossy scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Honey Corn Snake is a warm, golden-toned morph that glows with rich amber and butterscotch hues. This Corn Snake displays a soft golden-yellow to orange base color with lighter tan or caramel saddles outlined in pale gray or cream. The eyes are bronze or amber in tone, matching the snake’s warm overall palette. The \u003cem data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eHoney\u003c\/em\u003e morph results from the combination of the \u003cem data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eCaramel\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eHypomelanistic\u003c\/em\u003e genes, producing a smooth, glowing coloration with reduced contrast and no black pigment. The overall effect is a clean, elegant, honey-like sheen that shifts gently under natural light, making this morph one of the most visually harmonious combinations in Corn Snake breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e A selectively bred morph of the Corn Snake (\u003cem data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eP. guttatus\u003c\/em\u003e), originating from the combination of \u003cem data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eCaramel\u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eHypomelanistic\u003c\/em\u003e lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Corn Snakes inhabit forest edges, grasslands, and agricultural areas throughout the southeastern United States. In captivity, they thrive in naturalistic terrariums with climbing structures, secure hides, and natural substrate for burrowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calm, curious, and confident. Corn Snakes are crepuscular, most active during dawn and dusk. The Honey Corn Snake retains the species’ calm nature and steady feeding habits, making it ideal for keepers seeking a visually striking yet easy-to-manage animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1923\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A naturalistic 40-gallon terrarium (36” × 18” × 18”) or larger is recommended for adults. Use a soil-based or bioactive substrate layered with leaf litter to promote burrowing and exploration. Provide multiple hides, cork flats, climbing branches, and plant cover for enrichment and security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2501\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2287\"\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%, with a humid hide available during shedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2674\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2512\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offer frozen-thawed rodents every 7–10 days for juveniles and every 10–14 days for adults. Prey size should be roughly 1.25× the width of the snake’s mid-body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2956\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2703\"\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calm, gentle, and adaptable. Corn Snakes thrive in naturalistic enclosures that promote both climbing and hiding. The Honey Corn Snake’s bright, golden coloration and relaxed temperament make it a standout choice for both new and experienced keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"3184\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"2985\"\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey Corn Snakes may deepen slightly in tone with age, developing more pronounced golden hues. Moderate, indirect lighting helps enhance their coloration without washing out their natural warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3189\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3191\" data-end=\"3214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3212\"\u003eGenetics Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3244\"\u003eCaramel (Recessive)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3344\"\u003eRemoves red pigmentation and enhances yellow and brown tones, producing rich golden coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3346\" data-end=\"3383\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3381\"\u003eHypomelanistic (Recessive)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3384\" data-end=\"3474\"\u003eReduces black pigment, brightening overall coloration and enhancing yellows and oranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3476\" data-end=\"3479\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3481\" data-end=\"3518\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3485\" data-end=\"3516\"\u003eGenetic Combination Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3578\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3533\"\u003eHoney\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn Snake expresses two recessive traits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3743\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3655\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3581\" data-end=\"3655\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3581\" data-end=\"3592\"\u003eCaramel\u003c\/strong\u003e = Removes red pigment, enhancing golden and brown coloration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3656\" data-end=\"3743\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3658\" data-end=\"3743\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3658\" data-end=\"3676\"\u003eHypomelanistic\u003c\/strong\u003e = Reduces black pigment, brightening and softening overall color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3745\" data-end=\"4026\"\u003eTogether, these genes create a Corn Snake with warm amber coloration and soft contrast. 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