{"product_id":"corn-snake-snow","title":"Corn Snake (Snow)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"212\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eCorn Snake (Snow)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"290\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"234\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"258\"\u003ePantherophis guttatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"261\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"277\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn Snake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"295\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"323\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"321\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"448\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"334\"\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=\"450\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Snow Corn Snake is a beautifully soft-toned morph that combines the \u003cem data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"560\"\u003eAmelanistic (Albino)\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"580\"\u003eAnerythristic\u003c\/em\u003e recessive traits, producing a snake that appears white, pale pink, or light lavender depending on temperature and lighting. The \u003cem data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"722\"\u003eAmelanistic\u003c\/em\u003e gene removes black pigment, while the \u003cem data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eAnerythristic\u003c\/em\u003e gene removes red pigment, leaving behind gentle tones of gray, silver, and blush pink. The eyes are ruby red, a signature feature of amelanistic Corn Snakes, and the overall coloration often fades to near-white with age. The result is an elegant, frosted appearance that has made the Snow morph one of the most popular and instantly recognizable in the species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e A selectively bred morph of the Corn Snake (\u003cem data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eP. guttatus\u003c\/em\u003e), created through the combination of the \u003cem data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eAmelanistic\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eAnerythristic\u003c\/em\u003e recessive genes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Corn Snakes are found across the southeastern United States in forests, meadows, and farmlands. In captivity, Snows thrive in naturalistic terrariums that include soft substrate, gentle climbing branches, and secure hiding areas for comfort and enrichment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn Snakes are crepuscular, most active during dawn and dusk. They are hardy, reliable feeders and thrive under consistent, naturalistic care, making them a favorite choice for both beginners and experienced keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1830\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A naturalistic 40-gallon terrarium (36” × 18” × 18”) or larger is ideal for adults. Use soft, loose substrate such as soil or coconut fiber. Provide multiple hides, cork flats, and foliage for security and environmental stimulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2134\"\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 45–60%, and offer a humid hide during shedding to ensure complete skin release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2382\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offer frozen-thawed rodents every 7–10 days for juveniles and every 10–14 days for adults. Prey should be roughly 1.25× the width of the snake’s mid-body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2769\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2568\"\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn Snakes are active, inquisitive, and thrive in naturalistic enclosures that encourage exploration. They adapt easily to captive life and respond well to consistent feeding and handling routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"3127\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2798\"\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Snow Corn Snake’s pale coloration makes it an ideal base for breeding projects involving pastel or pattern morphs. Pairing Snows with morphs such as \u003cem data-start=\"2952\" data-end=\"2961\"\u003eTessera\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"2974\"\u003eScaleless\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"2985\"\u003eHypo\u003c\/em\u003e can produce unique variations including \u003cem data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3042\"\u003eScaleless Snow\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"3044\" data-end=\"3058\"\u003eSnow Tessera\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3076\"\u003eCoral Snow\u003c\/em\u003e, each with its own distinctive tone and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3132\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3157\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3155\"\u003eGenetics Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3193\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3191\"\u003eAmelanistic (Recessive)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3287\"\u003eRemoves black pigment, resulting in bright red, orange, and white coloration with red eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3289\" data-end=\"3325\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3294\" data-end=\"3323\"\u003eAnerythristic (Recessive)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3478\"\u003eRemoves red pigment, producing grayscale coloration when visual alone but creating the pale, frosty \u003cem data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3432\"\u003eSnow\u003c\/em\u003e phenotype when combined with \u003cem data-start=\"3462\" data-end=\"3475\"\u003eAmelanistic\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3480\" data-end=\"3483\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3485\" data-end=\"3522\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3520\"\u003eGenetic Combination Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3581\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"3528\" data-end=\"3536\"\u003eSnow\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn Snake expresses two recessive traits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3582\" data-end=\"3752\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3582\" data-end=\"3657\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3584\" data-end=\"3657\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3584\" data-end=\"3599\"\u003eAmelanistic\u003c\/strong\u003e = Removes black pigment, producing white and pink tones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3658\" data-end=\"3752\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3752\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3677\"\u003eAnerythristic\u003c\/strong\u003e = Removes red pigment, softening coloration into white and silver shades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3754\" data-end=\"4039\"\u003eTogether, these genetics produce a pure, frosty Corn Snake with pastel hues and red eyes. 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