{"product_id":"corn-snake-miami-motley","title":"Corn Snake (Miami Motley)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"303\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"301\"\u003eCorn Snake (Miami Motley)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"381\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"349\"\u003ePantherophis guttatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn Snake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"386\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"414\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"536\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"425\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically reach 3–5 feet (0.9–1.5 m) in length, with a lean, athletic body and smooth, glossy scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Miami Motley Corn Snake is a sleek, high-contrast morph that combines the cool-toned, classic coloration of the \u003cem data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"677\"\u003eMiami\u003c\/em\u003e line with the clean, pattern-simplifying influence of the \u003cem data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eMotley\u003c\/em\u003e gene. This Corn Snake features a silver-gray to light tan base color accented by rich orange to brick-red saddle markings that often appear metallic or coppery in tone. The \u003cem data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eMotley\u003c\/em\u003e gene organizes these saddles into connected or elongated shapes and removes the typical belly checkering, creating a refined, polished appearance. The overall look is clean and elegant, showcasing the vibrant reds of the Miami line against a smooth, silvery backdrop. The eyes are typically reddish or amber, complementing the snake’s warm highlights. This morph’s balanced color and sharp contrast make it one of the most eye-catching pattern combinations in Corn Snake breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e A selectively bred morph of the Corn Snake (\u003cem data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eP. guttatus\u003c\/em\u003e), developed by combining \u003cem data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eMiami phase\u003c\/em\u003e color lineage with the \u003cem data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eMotley\u003c\/em\u003e pattern mutation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Corn Snakes inhabit pine forests, grasslands, and agricultural areas across the southeastern United States. In captivity, they thrive in naturalistic terrariums that provide hiding areas, climbing structures, and soft substrate for burrowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calm, alert, and intelligent. Corn Snakes are crepuscular, most active during dawn and dusk. The Miami Motley Corn Snake maintains the species’ gentle nature and consistent feeding habits, making it a reliable and striking choice for keepers of all experience levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2132\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A naturalistic 40-gallon terrarium (36” × 18” × 18”) or larger is ideal for adults. A soil-based or bioactive substrate layered with leaf litter encourages natural behaviors such as burrowing and scent exploration. Provide multiple hides, cork flats, climbing branches, and plant cover for enrichment and security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2728\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2518\"\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). Keep humidity between 40–60%, with a humid hide available during shedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2902\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2739\"\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=\"2904\" data-end=\"3209\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2931\"\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calm, responsive, and easy to manage. Corn Snakes thrive in structured naturalistic environments. The Miami Motley Corn Snake’s combination of bright orange saddles and silvery-gray body makes it a standout display animal for collectors seeking sharp contrast and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3414\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3238\"\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miami-phase Corn Snakes often show their best color on cooler backgrounds—natural or neutral substrate and moderate lighting enhance their signature silver-and-orange tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3416\" data-end=\"3419\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3444\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3425\" data-end=\"3442\"\u003eGenetics Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3490\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3488\"\u003eMiami Line (Selective Line Trait)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3654\"\u003eA selectively bred regional color form emphasizing cool gray background tones and bright red-orange saddles. This trait is polygenic, not a single gene mutation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3656\" data-end=\"3685\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3661\" data-end=\"3683\"\u003eMotley (Recessive)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3686\" data-end=\"3813\"\u003eRemoves belly checkering and connects dorsal blotches into smooth, linked shapes or stripes, creating a sleek, clean pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3815\" data-end=\"3818\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3820\" data-end=\"3857\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3824\" data-end=\"3855\"\u003eGenetic Combination Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3859\" data-end=\"3965\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"3863\" data-end=\"3879\"\u003eMiami Motley\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn Snake expresses one visible recessive trait and one line-bred color influence:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3966\" data-end=\"4142\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3966\" data-end=\"4047\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3968\" data-end=\"4047\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3968\" data-end=\"3982\"\u003eMiami Line\u003c\/strong\u003e = Produces silver-gray background with rich orange-red saddles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4048\" data-end=\"4142\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4050\" data-end=\"4142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4050\" data-end=\"4060\"\u003eMotley\u003c\/strong\u003e = Removes belly checkering and reorganizes dorsal pattern into connected shapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4144\" data-end=\"4431\"\u003eTogether, these traits create a Corn Snake with a smooth, high-contrast appearance and refined patterning. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"4255\" data-end=\"4282\"\u003eMiami Motley Corn Snake\u003c\/strong\u003e is admired for its crisp, modern look—an elegant balance of color and simplicity that embodies the sophistication of advanced Corn Snake breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tails and Scales","offers":[{"title":"Male","offer_id":56196276388162,"sku":"djk1789652155726","price":102.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Female","offer_id":56196276420930,"sku":"hwz1789652155727","price":93.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/8380\/8066\/files\/corn-snake-miami-motley_1.jpg?v=1789652160","url":"https:\/\/abrasionresistclad.shop\/products\/corn-snake-miami-motley","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}