All breeds and species.
Reptiles and amphibians
Another species of this genus so docile and friendly from Southeast Asia. They are just as easy to maintain as the others. It is convenient to put a little humidity in the terrarium so that they stay more hydrated and shiny, although the ground may be dry. Food based on cricket and worms.
Price 20 to 30 EUR.
Content |
|---|
Grasslands, semi-deserts and deserts from sea level to more than 1.600 m are the habitat of Colorado River toad, where they look for places with some humidity, like the cattle troughs. These toads they are mainly nocturnal.
Male calling behavior is stunted. The secretion of Sonoran Desert toad it is poisonous and has a hallucinogenic effect. The raccoons Capture animals safely by turning them on their backs, opening their bellies with their claws and eating only the entrails. In the dry season, toads burrow into the ground and protect themselves with a covering of skin mucus.
Mating takes place after the rains. The large females then lay up 8.000 eggs of 1,6 mm diameter in permanent or temporary ponds. Tadpoles feed on algae.
The Sonoran Desert toad has relatively soft and leathery skin. His pupils are transversely oval, the golden iris, large, kidney-shaped parotoid glands. Whitish warts at the corner of the mouth are characteristic of the species. Adult females reach 9-18 cm., sometimes almost 20 cm., and weigh 900 g. Males are considerably smaller, with 8-16 cm..
The toads of this species have been frequently imported in recent years to serve as drug substitutes for narcotic addicts.
During the day, the Colorado River Toad will use an abandoned rodent burrow, hide under or within rock crevices or dig into the substrate. Daytime temperatures should range between 24-26 degrees centigrade and let them drop to 13-18 degrees at night. It is in these cooler night temperatures that they emerge to feed.. Some people say UVB lighting is not essential, but the ideal is to provide it because we believe that they benefit from natural light.
The Colorado River toad it is a hardy species that can be maintained with a few simple steps. These toads they grow a lot, therefore adequate space must be provided, especially if several are kept together. We recommend a glass tank of at least 1,2 m, and make sure you have a secure lid, as they are strong and can easily slip away. If you use a glass terrarium, front-opening doors allow access for power and maintenance; the top has a mesh cap that allows lighting and heating to be placed on top.
The substrate must have a depth of 8 – 10 cm.. to allow natural excavation during daytime heat. A variety of substrate can be used, from coco, cypress mulch (zoo forest floor) and sands.
Although the Colorado River Toad it is known as a desert species, water is very important and must always be provided, as they naturally live near water and should never be allowed to become dehydrated. Fogging at night will encourage them to come out of their burrows to feed. They eat practically anything given to them, from live insects to thawed rodents. You must be careful, since they can get too fat. As in the case of all exotic pets, the food should be sprinkled with a vitamin and mineral powder twice a week and the rest of the foods with calcium.
The price of a "Colorado River toad" varies between the 180 – 220 euros in stores specialized in the sale of reptiles and amphibians in Europe. In the United States they can be found by 30 – 60 Dollars. Their sale will be subject to the animal welfare ordinance of each country..
The parotoid glands are large and, along with the glands present on the hind legs, they secrete a very toxic liquid. This contains 5-MeO-DMT (5-metoxi-dimethyltriptine mine) which is a potent psychedelic tryptamine. These skin secretions also contain Bufotenin, a tryptamine that is related to the neurotransmitter serotonin and is similar in chemical structure to the hallucinogenic psilocin, an alkaloid of psychedelic mushrooms. These toxins are used as self-defense against predators. So, always be careful and wash your hands when handling toads or objects in the enclosure.
The Colorado River toad It was described in 1859 as Bufo alvarius. It was later assigned to four different genders: Cranopsis, Ollotis Phrynoidis and finally Incilius. In the meantime, have returned to Bufo and they treat Incilius as a subgenre …
1. Sonoran Desert toad (English).
2. Incilius alvarius, Crapaud du désert de Sonora (French).
3. Colorado-River-Kröte, Sonora-Wüstenkröte (German).
4. Sapo-de-Sonora, Sapo do Deserto de Sonora (Portuguese).
5. Sapo del desierto sonorense, Sapo de Colorado (español).
Sources:
Content |
|---|
Fine body, long and thin. Smooth scales, long and obliquely arranged. Parrot green or bluish green dorsal color; brown in the variety isabellinus. Regular black intercalary patterns present obliquely from the neck to much of the body.
Completely yellow-green belly without any pattern. Sometimes a white or yellow line separates the dorsal and ventral surfaces. Zigzag paired subcaudal scales.
Long head, clearly wider than the neck, with an extremely pointed muzzle. The color of the upper lip is white or yellow. Oval-shaped eyes have horizontal pupils.
The tail, very long, thin and thin, ends in tip.
These diurnal snakes inhabit the trees and bushes of farmland and forests.. They feed on frogs, lizards and rodents.
It tends to move very slowly and relies on its leaf-green camouflage.. Due to its thin body and green color, can easily disappear into green bushes. When disturbed, the Sri Lankan green vine snake stretches your body, shows his black and white markings and threatens the disturber with his mouth open. In South India, the legend is widespread that it blinds human victims with its pointed head.. The Sri Lankan green vine snake It, in effect, slightly poisonous and a bite causes swelling. But, symptoms usually subside within three days.
This tree species needs a terrarium based on height. a terrarium of 80 x 80 x 100 cm is suitable for a couple. The ground must be covered with pine chips or a mixture of river sand and peat.
You have to place many branches and plants (preferably artificial) around the terrarium so that the snake feels safe. It also, being an arboreal animal, they are essential. Keep in mind that animals are usually placed in the foliage. Although this species quenches its thirst with water spray (to be sprayed on the foliage and on the animal), a small pile of always clean water will be permanently placed in the terrarium.
The humidity of the terrarium should be maintained between 75 and the 85%; this will be achieved with the small pile and by spraying the foliage with lukewarm water several times a week. These sprays are almost essential to maintain a sufficient hygrometry, but above all they will allow the animal to quench its thirst.
The ideal temperature is 25-26°C during the day, with a hot spot at 27-28°C. Eliminate hot spot at night. This species tolerates quite low temperatures without problems. (15°C).
This species is active during the day and needs high light intensity.. A tube that provides UVB light should be placed. The duration of illumination should be about 12 hours a day.
The biggest problem of this species is food. In fact, this species only consumes lizards, arboreal amphibians and, more rarely, rodents in nature. In captivity, imported animals are more difficult and generally only accept lizards. From time to time they accept small mice, but they cannot be their only food. Captive-born specimens are sometimes less fussy, but it is advisable to breed a kind of small lizards “easy” to counteract the rejection of rodents. A vitamin supplement is administered once a week through the dam (subcutaneous injection to the dam).
Breeding remains rare for this species, but it is not a problem if the climatic conditions are respected. You can take a rest period (not required) cutting hot spot during 2 months (January-February). This species is ovoviviparous, the female gives birth 3 and 9 pups (maybe more…) that measure some 29 cm.. The gestation period is about 4 months and a half to 5 months. The young look for food quite quickly, but they usually need to have small lizards. Sometimes they accept pink mouse pups.
It is a very beautiful species., still rare. Maintenance is usually not a problem, what does not happen with food.
This species is not at all recommended for beginners.
The price of a Sri Lankan green vine snake in the exotic animal market ranges from 30 and 50 EUR.
1. Long-nosed whip snake (English).
2. Serpent liane (French).
3. Baumschnüffler (German).
4. Cobra-chicote de nariz comprido do Sri Lanka, Cobra-verde-cipó (Portuguese).
5. Serpiente látigo de hocico largo, Serpiente de vid común (español).
Content |
|---|
The Dwarf yellow-headed gecko is originally from Africa and lives in the border area of eastern Tanzania and southern Kenya. the subspecies zanzibaritis comes from Zanzibar.
It is a kind purely arboreal. It is found in wooded coastal areas directly on the trunks of coconut trees, in bushes and humid savannahs in small trees and shrubs.
Juveniles are tolerated in the group, and the male expels the young males before reaching sexual maturity.
It is a daytime Gecko, which lives in trees and has a rather thin appearance. The dominant color is the gray-blue throughout the body, with longitudinal lines slightly darker, more marked on the head. The head is generally clearer, and yellow depending on the individual.
Like all members of the genus Lygodactylus, have adhesive sheets on their fingers and at the bottom of the tail tip.
Sex discrimination is not difficult with an experienced eye; males have thickened tail base and are a brighter blue color than females. The maximum size is 90 mm, being 80 mm the mean.
The Dwarf yellow-headed gecko is widely traded in the exotic animal trade. With good care, the animal can reproduce quite easily in a terrarium.
It is a Gecko very shy, but this little creature is worth it. With patience, will not only get used to sharing the same space as you, but you can encourage him to eat directly from your hand. When it grows at all, will not measure more than 7 u 8 centimeters.
The ideal is to have a second Dwarf yellow-headed gecko living with you, as this will allow you to see their full personality. They are curious but also shy, so they will need a habitat with many places to hide and explore. Tubes, live plants and plenty of branches to climb will keep them entertained.
Keep in pairs in terrariums of 40 x 40 x 60 cm., although you could also keep a group of 1,2 in these tanks.
The substrate is a mixture of sand and earth.
The furniture consists of branches of various thicknesses, in addition to green plants with large leaves such as sansevieria. A large piece of cork serves to hide and lay eggs.
The terrariums are illuminated with a low consumption lamp of 7 W, a focus of 20 W and a tube of natural light.
The Temperatures are among the 24 °C and the 28 °C.
The humidity must oscillate between the 60 % and the 70 % and is achieved by periodic spraying. Animals also like to lick the water sprayed from the leaves.
The feeding is carried out of 2 to 3 times per week alternating with crickets, oven fish, bean beetles and wax moths and their caterpillars. Food is always sprinkled with Korvimin and calcium citrate. Approximately once a month it is offered to the Geckos fruit. Peach-passion fruit is especially popular.
The mating season begins between March and April, time when males are especially showy to impress females. After a successful mating, it is easy to see that the female develops eggs. These are clearly visible, but they are not through the abdominal wall, as is the case with the species Phelsuma.
after a few 4 weeks of gestation, the female usually lays a double clutch of eggs. For this, small openings or holes in the cork are usually used.. It is better to leave the eggs in the terrarium. After a few 60 to 70 days hatch the young 2,5 cm size. The coloration corresponds to that of the females. Males begin to change color slowly at the age of 3 to 4 months.
Young animals are reared individually in suitable containers. The vessels are furnished like the terrariums of the parents, with a mixture of sand and soil as substrate, fine twigs for climbing, small pieces of cork and small plants. They are illuminated with a low-power daylight tube, otherwise the containers overheat. Every two days the young are fed small food. Microgrowers, small oven fish and small caterpillars of wax moth are suitable for it. The ideal is “inocular” the substrate with springtails and white isopods, which are also easily eaten.
In the case of young animals, it is especially important that food is always sprinkled with Korvimin and calcium citrate, since they need calcium especially for their bone structure. They should also be provided with water every day.. After about 10 to 12 months animals are sexually mature.
Animals caught in the wild are often very weak and susceptible due to long transports and maintenance at dealerships.. Unfortunately, they are also sold too cheaply. Thus, I advise anyone who wants to acquire this species to opt for breeds in captivity. They will give you much more pleasure.
Its price in the exotic animal market ranges from 30 – 60 EUR.
|
|
|
|---|
Content |
|---|
The Razor-backed musk turtle (Sternotherus carinatus) is originally from the southern United States. Its range extends through Alabama waters., Arkansas, Louisanna, Oklahoma, Texas y Florida.
the shell of the Razor-backed musk turtle it is light brown, between beige and olive brown, and has dark spots and line markings on each shield, with individual carapace scutes bordered by a narrow dark stripe. Its name refers to the strongly pronounced central keel, resembling a roof. In the youngest specimens, the keel can be especially pronounced and flatten with age.
The plastron scutes are very poorly developed (somewhat stronger in the female), and the color can vary between yellow and brown.
The soft parts of the species are gray to grey-brown with black flecks., the jaw is decorated with black stripes. There is a pair of barbels on the chin.
Shell, plastron and soft tissues of juveniles light brown with various dot and line patterns. The posterior margin of the carapace is serrated.
The males of the Razor-backed musk turtle grow to 17,5 cm length, Females reach a maximum body length of 13 cm.. This makes it the largest species in the genus. Sternotherus.
The habitat of the Razor-backed musk turtle ranges from large slow-flowing rivers to heavily vegetated swamps and floodplains, preferring soft sandy bottoms. The presence of dead wood, both above water to sunbathe and underwater to retreat, appears to be an important factor determining habitat suitability. (Lindeman 2008).
Like all species of the genus Sternotherus, the Razor-backed musk turtle it is a very aquatic species that rarely comes out of the water to sunbathe. It is very territorial and does not migrate much.. From December to February, animals go into hibernation, looking for hiding places in the substrate and on the banks. The species is active in the early hours of the morning and from afternoon to night. The Razor-backed musk turtle It is almost exclusively carnivorous and feeds on aquatic insects., clams, snails and crayfish. Molluscs increase their proportion in the diet as animals grow.
Breeding season runs mainly from spring to fall. Like this, up to two clutches of eggs may be laid per season. The sets usually contain 2 to 5 eggs. under natural conditions, The incubation period lasts between 100 and 140 days. Like this, the pups of the Razor-backed musk turtle are the latest compared to the different species of Sternotherus.
State of conservation ⓘ |
||
|---|---|---|
Minor Concern ⓘ
(UICN)ⓘ
| ||
The Razor-backed musk turtle has been evaluated by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (UICN), and their abundant populations result in their inclusion in the category of Least concern.
While populations appear to be stable, potential risks include habitat destruction, contaminated water and dead wood extraction. They are also considered the fifth most vulnerable turtle species in the commercial pet trade..
The pups of Razor-backed musk turtle are caught and sold in the commercial pet trade. These turtles are quite popular, especially in Europe, and it is estimated that around 50 000 individuals were sent to the European Union between 2008 and 2012. But, between 2002 and 2005, only about 900 individuals from the United States, suggesting that its popularity has recently increased.
Theoretically, the final size of a Razor-backed musk turtle You can reach up 17 cm., but in captivity it is usually only of 10 to 15 cm., and females are usually somewhat smaller than males. These turtles need a tank with a rim length of at least 100 cm., a conceivable size would be 100 x 50 x 50 cm.. The aquaterrarium must have an aquatic part and a terrestrial part for the benefit of the animals. The water level must be at least 15 cm and can be up to 30 cm..
Although they are classified as Aquatic Turtle, to the Razor-backed musk turtle offer them some climbing opportunities, which are usually accepted with gratitude by animals.
The illumination with an ultraviolet component it approaches nature and is recommended. Sunbathing, a spotlight should be placed on land for aquatic turtles, under which the temperature can be up to 40 degrees.
The Razor-backed musk turtle it is a rather solitary animal. The ideal is to keep them alone in the aquarium. Males are unfortunately incompatible, a socialization of females CAN work.
The Razor-backed musk turtle prefers a water temperature of between 22 and 28 degrees centigrade with a pH value between 6 and 8. During the winter months the turtle maintains the hibernation. During this time, the water temperature should be reduced to 10 – 15 Celsius degrees.
The "Razor-backed musk turtle" it's easy to feed. They can get used to frozen food, to live food and dry food. In the wild they like to eat snails and mussels which they can easily snap with their strong jaws., also insect larvae and small crustaceans and shrimps are taken with pleasure.
breeding of the Razor-backed musk turtle in the aquarium
The Razor-backed musk turtle has already been successfully bred in aquaterrariums.
This turtle owes its name musk to your musk glands, with whose help it can secrete a strong-smelling secretion to scare away predators. When kept in a aquaterrarium, the use of the glands is very rare, for example, when taken in hand. They are not used to swimming freely in the aquarium.
The price of a "Razor-backed musk turtle" at the exotic animal market, bred in captivity, ranges between 100 – 140 EUR.
|
|
|
|---|
1. Razor-backed musk turtle, Keeled Musk Turtle (English).
2. Cinosterne caréné (French).
3. Dach-Moschusschildkröte, Hochrückige Moschusschildkröte (German).
4. Tartaruga almiscarada de dorso de navalha (Portuguese).
5. Tortuga Carenata, Tortuga almizclera aquillada (español).
Content |
|---|
The African forest turtle (Pelusios gabonensis) It is a species of tortoise in the family Pelomedusidae.. It is endemic to Africa, where can it be found in angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of Congo, Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda.
The maximum length of the carapace of the African forest turtle is of 23 cm., although sometimes it is reported 28,5 cm. . Males and females of this species grow to about the same size.
The habitats that the African forest turtle they are diverse: rivers, lagoons, ponds, lakes and wetlands.
The African forest turtle feed mixed, that is to say, eats both animal and plant matter. The composition of the diet is very varied, but it is observed that many specimens eat small fish, frogs and crustaceans. It also, eats a wide variety of insects, spiders, mussels, snails and annelids. Fruits and seeds of terrestrial and aquatic plants are eaten.. Diet composition does not differ between males and females.
The African forest turtle not exactly a colorful turtle. But with its hinge on the abdominal shell, that allows it to fold to protect itself from predators, as well as his almost smiling face, has some beauties to offer. Like a tropical aquatic turtle, the African forest turtle does not need a cold hibernation, but with its dry hibernation it remains a challenge when kept as a pet.
for the pups, a small aquarium is enough at first. The pups of the African forest turtle they are not very good swimmers at first. With many aquatic plants and roots you have to offer them the possibility to rest just below the surface of the water. But, after a few weeks, they become better swimmers and can cope well with higher water level. The general rule for a good water level is: three times the length of the carapace. In one African forest turtle adult would need an aquarium with a minimum length of 150 cm.. The water level can be as low as 50 cm..
The use of gravel or sand as a substrate is somewhere also a matter of personal taste, but sand is certainly closer to the natural habitat than gravel. You can create some structure with some roots or stones. These turtles like hiding places underwater, for example in the form of halved clay pots.
The land part for African forest turtle must be the egg-laying type from the start. Some specimens retire there to rest dry buried in the sand. It also, for thermoregulation a place to sunbathe should be provided, for example cork or willow wood bridge. A metal halide lamp with a UV component is ideal for lighting the sunbathing area.. It not only provides a lot of light similar to that of the sun, but also the necessary UV-B rays and thermal radiation. The distance of the lamp from the sunny spot is chosen such that a temperature of 40-45 °C.
To keep the water to a minimum of 24 °C throughout the year, a heating rod is necessary. Although the African forest turtle not very picky about water quality, A high quality external filter is still recommended for these relatively large aquatic turtles.
Although in nature a certain proportion of plant foods is eaten, the African forest turtle usually accepts almost exclusively food of animal origin in the aquarium. But, in some hatcheries they also accept lettuce and lamb's lettuce, besides the fruits (strawberries, bananas, grapes) .
as food, pellets are usually well accepted. It also, full range of live foods can be offered, dry animals and frozen foods. Regarding your vegetarian diet, must try everything that is available in aquatic plants, especially duckweed is eaten by a relatively large number of turtles of this species. the wild herbs, lettuce and carrots are also suitable. For calcium supply, always have some cuttlefish floating in the aquarium.
All Pelomedus tortoises are not internationally protected species, so wild-caught specimens remain regularly available in the reptile trade. Wild catches are often surprisingly hard, but, of course, weakened by long transport and numerous intermediate stops. If you have the chance, do not hesitate to buy european pups. The young are much more stable and less susceptible to diseases.
Its price when it is a baby, ranges between 45 – 60 EUR.
|
|
|
|---|
1. African forest turtle (English).
2. Péluse du Gabon (French).
3. Rückenstreifen-Pelomeduse (German).
4. Tartaruga florestal africana (Portuguese).
5. "Tortuga africana del bosque" (español).
Content |
|---|
Due to its comparatively simple breeding requirements, the iguanas are very popular, especially among beginners in reptile breeding in terrariums. Reptiles fascinate for their diversity of species, but they also require some special care that must be taken into account when choosing an animal. Here you can read more about the appearance, the origin and conservation of iguanas. Immerse yourself in the world of reptiles and learn exciting information about the different species.
Many species of iguanas live in the forests of South and Central America, preferring this warm and humid vegetation of the region, where they can be found climbing trees. But, depending on the species, these lizards also live on the ground or in rocky outcrops. Iguanas belong to the order of Pangolins and are closely related to the Chameleons and the Red-headed rock agama. In total, there is almost 40 different species, from the Common collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris) until the Long-nosed leopard lizard (Gambelia wislizenii), which are divided into eight genera.
The iguanas differ in color and size. There are species that only grow a few centimeters, while others can reach a majestic total length of more than two meters. It is characteristic that the tail is longer than the body. In the color, the Green iguana (Iguana iguana) is especially known. But, may also have gray accents, blue, brown and even red on their scales. Males also change color from green to brown during the mating season..
The iguanas have a life expectancy of 10 to 20 years. You should take this fact into account before buying a iguana. It also, iguanas live in a social group in the wild and should not be kept alone at home. It is better to keep a pair or two females in combination with a male.
The iguanas need space, enough opportunities to climb and different levels of trees, branches and plants. How they can reach a total length of two meters at the time they fully grow, the enclosure must already offer enough space in advance for reptiles to develop freely. Hiding places are also part of the terrarium. Caves made of cork or other natural materials are suitable for this. Iguanas are also excellent swimmers. A combination of many climbing possibilities and a natural substrate with a water basin are ideal for reptiles.
Since iguanas come from warm and humid regions, a tropical climate is a basic requirement for the well-being of lizards. So, the terrarium should be heated and kept moist with an irrigation system. A humidity of the 90 % is optimal. The temperature must be higher than 35 degrees, but iguanas feel more comfortable at night if the temperature cools to a few 25 degrees.
Another important point in the optimal configuration of the terrarium is the light intensity, since this should not only be especially high, but also contain UV-A and UV-B irradiation.
Although it may seem that iguanas have rodents and other small animals on their daily menu, are purely vegetarian. An exception is very young iguanas, who eat small insects from time to time due to their higher protein needs. Otherwise, reptiles prefer leaves, the plants, fruits and vegetables. The ideal is a lettuce rich in nutrients and vitamins in a proportion of 80 % and fruits and vegetables in a proportion of 20 %. To meet calcium needs, cuttlefish bones or food supplements containing calcium are suitable.
The maintenance of a iguana can be complex. These may include, reptiles take up a lot of space and require a coordinated technical system in the enclosure to achieve optimal weather conditions. Feeding is not usually complicated, but must be provided in the appropriate proportions.
Wide climbing possibilities are essential to keeping iguanas. Even outside the terrarium, an iguana can enjoy the fresh air in summer in a safe area of the garden, for example. It is important that nothing poisonous is found in its vicinity. Since variety is also part of the natural needs of an iguana, terrarium furniture can also be varied or reorganized regularly.
When it comes to cleaning, you have to take into account some things. Food and fresh water should be a matter of course every day. If there is a pile of water in the ground, reptiles can urinate on it when climbing. So, you should also make sure that the water is always fresh and clean..
In general, iguanas are popular pets and are suitable for beginners if cared for properly. But, your requirements and, above all, the space they need are huge. This should be considered before buying. With proper care, these lizards can also be tamed and bring joy to the whole family.
Content |
|---|
The Corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus) can be found in the eastern United States, from southern New Jersey to south, passing through Florida, to western Louisiana and parts of Kentucky. But, the Corn snake is most abundant in Florida and the southeastern United States.
The Corn snake has a beautiful pattern of brown to red spots on a gray background, brown to orange-red. The belly of the corn snake is white with steel-blue to black spots. There is a V-shaped pattern on the head. The rump is thin and the head small compared to the body, with a round pupil and only slightly separated from the body.
The Corn snake can be found in groves, rocky slopes, Meadows, Plots, barns and abandoned buildings.
The Corn snake is mainly nocturnal, but usually active in the early afternoon. They easily climb trees and enter abandoned buildings in search of prey. But, they are very stealthy and spend most of their time underground prowling the burrows of rodents.. They also usually hide during the day under loose bark and under logs., rocks and other debris. Not much is known about the reproductive behavior of the Corn snake.
The breeding season of the Corn snake goes from March to May. Snakes are oviparous and deposit a clutch of 10 to 30 eggs between the end of May and July. Eggs are laid on rotten stumps, piles of decaying vegetation or other similar places where there is enough heat and moisture to incubate them. Eggs are not cared for by adult snakes. Once put, the gestation period of the eggs is 60 to 65 days at approximately 28º. Eggs hatch sometime between July and September. The pups measure between 25 and 38 cm long and mature in 18-36 months.
The Corn snake does not usually feed every day. Usually, are fed every few days, More or less. The young tend to feed on lizards and tree frogs, while adults feed on larger prey, like mice, Rats, birds and bats. They are constrictors, which means they use their coils to choke their food before eating it.. First of all, the Corn snake bites its prey to grab it firmly and, then, quickly envelops the victim with one or more spirals of their body. The snake squeezes hard until it suffocates the prey. Then he swallows the food whole., usually headfirst. But, the Corn snake swallowing small live prey.
State of conservation ⓘ |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Minor Concern ⓘ
(UICN)ⓘ
| ||
The Corn snake is often confused with the Copperheads and sometimes she is killed for it. It also, due to his docile temperament, are usually kept as pets. Sometimes they are caught in the wild to sell as pets.. But, there are many snake breeders, so wild capture does not pose a serious threat to this species.
The Corn snake is not an endangered species. But, are listed by the state of Florida as a Species of Special Concern because they face habitat loss and destruction in the lower Florida Keys.
The Corn snake is the secret queen among terrarium animals. For many years they have been among the most popular and well-known snakes for the terrarium. The reasons are multiple. May be due to attractiveness, the tranquility or ease of maintenance of reptiles. If you are thinking of acquiring a snake, the Corn snake it's a good option. These exotics are ideal for the first steps in the exciting world of terraristics.
The Corn snake is the ideal cohabitant. They are visually appealing, interesting to see, calm, cozy and only demand little from their surroundings. A pet dream! Thus, it is not surprising that more and more terrarium aficionados are acquiring a Corn snake. Beginners, in particular, benefit from the exotic easy care.
As the animal should not roam freely on the floor, you, as owner, you need a terrarium. This must have minimum dimensions of 100 x 50 x 70 cm for the benefit of the animal. But, this information is not set in stone. Depends on the size and number of reptiles. Large animals or a group of corn snakes will require, of course, a larger terrarium.
The Corn snake is twilight and nocturnal. At night they usually roam the terrarium for hours in search of prey. In spring, which is also the mating season, are also active during the day. If animals are well kept, are already sexually mature by the age of two or three. The Corn snake can live on 12 to 15 years. The record is 25 years!
The interior design of the terrarium should reflect the natural habitat of the Corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus). A terrarium earth substrate, bark mulch or bark bed can serve you here. Avoid sand that is too fine. But, mixed with coconut fiber, coarse beach sand is a very good substrate. Suitable hiding places are overturned pots and flat stones, as well as the pieces of bark.
To the Corn snake likes to climb a lot. This behavior must be taken into account when designing the terrarium. It is advisable to offer climbers isolated climbing opportunities. Here we refer explicitly to wood or roots. It also, in the terrarium there should be a drinker with fresh water.
The Corn snake is a very calm and peaceful creature. Flatmates accepted. These beautiful exotics can easily be maintained individually, in pairs or in groups with several congeners. There is also no danger to you as a human. The Corn snake is not poisonous.
To the Corn snake likes warmth and comfort. During the day, the temperature in the terrarium should be between 24 and 27 degrees Celsius. At night the temperature can be 5 colder degrees. A radiant heater is absolutely enough. No additional floor heating needed. The humidity should be between 50 and the 60 %. To increase humidity, it is recommended to spray the terrarium at regular intervals.
An environment that is too dry can lead to problems during molting.
The food and nutrition of the Corn snake it's very simple. Animals effortlessly accept food (mice and rats). Most owners give their vipers frozen food.
Some 4 weeks after fertilization, females put between 10 and 20 eggs. The eggs, very soft at first, they are usually glued. It is not recommended to separate eggs, as they could be damaged quickly. So, it is advisable to transfer the glued parts to the incubator in one piece. If you wait too long, eggs can stick to the terrarium or furniture and it is not safe to remove them. Fill the cavities between the eggs with dried vermiculite.
At 27°C the incubation time is about 80 days, at higher temperatures about 10-15 days less. But, constant temperatures above 30 degrees. Shortly before hatching, eggs reach a size of about 4,5 cm.. We will keep young animals individually. This prevents stress from animals and allows for better care..
After many generations of selective breeding , the Corn snake Bred in captivity is found in a wide variety of different colors and patterns. These result from the recombination of dominant and recessive genes that encode proteins involved in development., maintenance or function of chromatophores . New variations, or morphs, are available each year as breeders gain a better understanding of the genetics involved.
Before buying animals, find out if there are any special legal regulations that must be respected.
The price of a "Corn snake" at the exotic animal market , ranges between 80 – 120 EUR.
|
|
|
|---|
1. Corn snake (English).
2. Serpent des blés (French).
3. Kornnatter, Gewöhnliche Kornnatter (German).
4. Cobra-do-milho, Cobra-do-milharal (Portuguese).
5. "Serpiente del maíz" (español).
_(8-6-13)_78_circulo_montana,_patagonia_lake_ranch_estates,_scc,_az_-01_(9466158294).jpg){kind=link}
