{"product_id":"corn-snake-reverse-okeetee","title":"Corn Snake (Reverse Okeetee)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"230\"\u003eCorn Snake (Reverse Okeetee)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"310\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"254\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"278\"\u003ePantherophis guttatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"297\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn Snake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"315\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"343\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"468\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"354\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically reach 3–5 feet (0.9–1.5 m) in length, with a slender, muscular body and smooth, glossy scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"485\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Reverse Okeetee Corn Snake is a vivid, high-contrast variation that flips the coloration of the traditional Okeetee through the influence of the \u003cem data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eAmelanistic (Albino)\u003c\/em\u003e gene. This Corn Snake displays bright red to deep orange dorsal saddles bordered in crisp white over a golden-yellow to pale orange background. The clean white saddle borders are the hallmark of this morph, mimicking the thick black edging of a normal Okeetee but in reversed pigmentation. The \u003cem data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eOkeetee\u003c\/em\u003e lineage emphasizes contrast and saturation, producing exceptionally rich color and sharp pattern definition. The eyes are ruby red, a typical trait of amelanistic Corn Snakes, complementing their fiery appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e A selectively bred morph of the Corn Snake (\u003cem data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eP. guttatus\u003c\/em\u003e), developed by combining the \u003cem data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eAmelanistic \u003c\/em\u003erecessive gene with \u003cem data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eOkeetee\u003c\/em\u003e lineage traits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Corn Snakes are native to the southeastern United States, inhabiting forests, farmlands, and grasslands. In captivity, Reverse Okeetee Corn Snakes thrive in naturalistic enclosures with climbing opportunities, ground cover, and secure hiding spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn Snakes are crepuscular, most active during dawn and dusk. They are hardy, adaptable, and consistent feeders, performing well in both display setups and breeding collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1818\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1858\"\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 burrowing and exploration. Include multiple hides, cork flats, climbing branches, and plant cover for enrichment and security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2380\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain a daytime gradient of 75–82°F (24–28°C) with a basking area of 86–88°F (30–31°C). Allow nighttime drops to 70°F (21°C). Keep humidity between 40–60%, offering a humid hide during shedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2554\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2391\"\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=\"2556\" data-end=\"2749\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn Snakes are active, exploratory, and well-suited to naturalistic terrariums. They thrive with consistent environmental conditions and regular feeding routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"3023\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2778\"\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selective breeding of Reverse Okeetee lines can produce animals with exceptionally thick white borders and deeper red tones. This morph pairs beautifully with traits such as \u003cem data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2964\"\u003eScaleless\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"2974\"\u003eHypo\u003c\/em\u003e to create striking high-contrast combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3028\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3053\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3034\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003eGenetics Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3089\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3087\"\u003eAmelanistic (Recessive)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3181\"\u003eRemoves black pigment, producing bright red, orange, and yellow coloration with red eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3229\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3188\" data-end=\"3227\"\u003eOkeetee Line (Selective Line Trait)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3230\" data-end=\"3408\"\u003eA selectively bred lineage emphasizing strong color contrast and thick saddle borders. This is a polygenic trait based on selective breeding rather than a single-gene mutation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3413\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3452\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3450\"\u003eGenetic Combination Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3454\" data-end=\"3539\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3477\"\u003eReverse Okeetee\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn Snake expresses one recessive and one polygenic trait:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3540\" data-end=\"3719\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3540\" data-end=\"3640\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3542\" data-end=\"3640\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3542\" data-end=\"3557\"\u003eAmelanistic\u003c\/strong\u003e = Removes black pigment, producing vivid red and orange tones with white borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3641\" data-end=\"3719\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3643\" data-end=\"3719\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3643\" data-end=\"3659\"\u003eOkeetee Line\u003c\/strong\u003e = Enhances border definition and amplifies color contrast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3721\" data-end=\"4036\"\u003eTogether, these traits produce a bright, high-contrast snake with fiery reds and clean white borders. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"3827\" data-end=\"3857\"\u003eReverse Okeetee Corn Snake\u003c\/strong\u003e remains one of the most visually recognizable and widely admired morphs—an essential lineage in modern Corn Snake breeding for those seeking intense color and crisp patterning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tails and Scales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56196260987202,"sku":"vkp1789651821319","price":72.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/8380\/8066\/files\/corn-snake-reverse-okeetee_1.jpg?v=1789651825","url":"https:\/\/abrasionresistclad.shop\/products\/corn-snake-reverse-okeetee","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}