Corn snake - Revision history

AlexWD at 03:35, January 2, 2010

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AddisonDM: image

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CSGuy at 18:28, November 4, 2008

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FernoKlump: /* In Captivity */

2008-04-15T23:35:41Z

In Captivity

FernoKlump: added more info about in captivity

2008-04-15T23:35:22Z

added more info about in captivity

Jallen at 23:22, April 15, 2008

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NathanG at 17:17, April 9, 2008

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FernoKlump at 00:23, April 8, 2008

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Deborah at 23:37, April 6, 2008

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FernoKlump at 23:15, April 6, 2008

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 [[File:Corn snake.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Pet corn snake]]
-The '''Corn snake''' (Elaphe guttata guttata) is a [[North America]]n species of rat [[snake]] native to south eastern parts of North America, and is also known as a Red Rat snake. The name "Corn snake" is believed to be have originated from the similarity of the belly pattern to Indian corn.<ref>http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/ReptilesAmphibians/Facts/FactSheets/Cornsnake.cfm</ref> Corn snakes are nonvenomous and constrict their prey before swallowing it whole. They are commonly kept as pets because of the colorful variations that have come about from selective breeding and the relative simple keeping and feeding requirements in captivity.
+The '''corn snake''' (Elaphe guttata guttata) is a [[North America]]n species of rat [[snake]]. The corn snake is native to south-eastern parts of the continent, and is also known as a red rat snake. The name "corn snake" is believed to be have originated from the similarity of the belly pattern to Indian corn.<ref>http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/ReptilesAmphibians/Facts/FactSheets/Cornsnake.cfm</ref> Corn snakes are nonvenomous and constrict their prey before swallowing it whole. They are commonly kept as pets because of the colorful variations that have come about from selective breeding and the relative simple keeping and feeding requirements in captivity.
 ==In Captivity==

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		+	[[File:Corn snake.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Pet corn snake]]
	The '''Corn snake''' (Elaphe guttata guttata) is a [[North America]]n species of rat [[snake]] native to south eastern parts of North America, and is also known as a Red Rat snake. The name "Corn snake" is believed to be have originated from the similarity of the belly pattern to Indian corn.<ref>http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/ReptilesAmphibians/Facts/FactSheets/Cornsnake.cfm</ref> Corn snakes are nonvenomous and constrict their prey before swallowing it whole. They are commonly kept as pets because of the colorful variations that have come about from selective breeding and the relative simple keeping and feeding requirements in captivity.		The '''Corn snake''' (Elaphe guttata guttata) is a [[North America]]n species of rat [[snake]] native to south eastern parts of North America, and is also known as a Red Rat snake. The name "Corn snake" is believed to be have originated from the similarity of the belly pattern to Indian corn.<ref>http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/ReptilesAmphibians/Facts/FactSheets/Cornsnake.cfm</ref> Corn snakes are nonvenomous and constrict their prey before swallowing it whole. They are commonly kept as pets because of the colorful variations that have come about from selective breeding and the relative simple keeping and feeding requirements in captivity.

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 ==In Captivity==
-Corn snakes could be considered one of the most popular pet snakes of all time because they were one of the first snakes to be commonly kept in captivity and are one of the most commonly kept pet snakes today. Most corn snakes in captivity are fed mice once or twice weekly. They do not require live prey, which might injure the snake and is considered animal cruelty in the United Kingdom.<ref>http://www.thebts.co.uk/so_you_want_to_keep.htm</ref> Typically, if they are not given a hiding spot in their enclosure they will feel insecure in thier environment and refuse to eat.<ref>http://www.kingsnake.com/rockymountain/RMHPages/RMHnewpage11.htm</ref>
+Corn snakes could be considered one of the most popular pet snakes of all time because they were one of the first snakes to be commonly kept in captivity and are one of the most commonly kept pet snakes today. Most corn snakes in captivity are fed mice once or twice weekly. They do not require live prey, which might injure the snake and is considered animal cruelty in the United Kingdom.<ref>http://www.thebts.co.uk/so_you_want_to_keep.htm</ref> Typically, if they are not given a hiding spot in their enclosure they will feel insecure in their environment and refuse to eat.<ref>http://www.kingsnake.com/rockymountain/RMHPages/RMHnewpage11.htm</ref>
 ==References==

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 ==In Captivity==
-Corn snakes could be considered one of the most popular pet snakes of all time because they were one of the first snakes to be commonly kept in captivity and are one of the most commonly kept pet snakes today. Most corn snakes in captivity are fed mice once or twice weekly. They do not require live prey, which might injure the snake and is considered animal cruelty in the United Kingdom.<ref>http://www.thebts.co.uk/so_you_want_to_keep.htm</ref> Typically, if they are not given a hiding spot in their enclosure they will feel insecure in thier environment and refuse to eat<ref>http://www.kingsnake.com/rockymountain/RMHPages/RMHnewpage11.htm</ref>
+Corn snakes could be considered one of the most popular pet snakes of all time because they were one of the first snakes to be commonly kept in captivity and are one of the most commonly kept pet snakes today. Most corn snakes in captivity are fed mice once or twice weekly. They do not require live prey, which might injure the snake and is considered animal cruelty in the United Kingdom.<ref>http://www.thebts.co.uk/so_you_want_to_keep.htm</ref> Typically, if they are not given a hiding spot in their enclosure they will feel insecure in thier environment and refuse to eat.<ref>http://www.kingsnake.com/rockymountain/RMHPages/RMHnewpage11.htm</ref>
 ==References==

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	The '''Corn snake''' (Elaphe guttata guttata) is a [[North America]]n species of rat [[snake]] native to south eastern parts of North America, and is also known as a Red Rat snake. The name "Corn snake" is believed to be have originated from the similarity of the belly pattern to Indian corn.<ref>http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/ReptilesAmphibians/Facts/FactSheets/Cornsnake.cfm</ref> Corn snakes are nonvenomous and constrict their prey before swallowing it whole. They are commonly kept as pets because of the colorful variations that have come about from selective breeding and the relative simple keeping and feeding requirements in captivity.		The '''Corn snake''' (Elaphe guttata guttata) is a [[North America]]n species of rat [[snake]] native to south eastern parts of North America, and is also known as a Red Rat snake. The name "Corn snake" is believed to be have originated from the similarity of the belly pattern to Indian corn.<ref>http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/ReptilesAmphibians/Facts/FactSheets/Cornsnake.cfm</ref> Corn snakes are nonvenomous and constrict their prey before swallowing it whole. They are commonly kept as pets because of the colorful variations that have come about from selective breeding and the relative simple keeping and feeding requirements in captivity.
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		+	==In Captivity==
		+	Corn snakes could be considered one of the most popular pet snakes of all time because they were one of the first snakes to be commonly kept in captivity and are one of the most commonly kept pet snakes today. Most corn snakes in captivity are fed mice once or twice weekly. They do not require live prey, which might injure the snake and is considered animal cruelty in the United Kingdom.<ref>http://www.thebts.co.uk/so_you_want_to_keep.htm</ref> Typically, if they are not given a hiding spot in their enclosure they will feel insecure in thier environment and refuse to eat<ref>http://www.kingsnake.com/rockymountain/RMHPages/RMHnewpage11.htm</ref>

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−	The '''Corn ~~Snake~~''' (Elaphe guttata guttata) is a [[North America]]n species of rat [[snake]] native to south eastern parts of North America, and is also known as a Red Rat snake. The name "Corn snake" is believed to be have originated from the similarity of the belly pattern to Indian corn.<ref>http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/ReptilesAmphibians/Facts/FactSheets/Cornsnake.cfm</ref> Corn snakes are nonvenomous and constrict their prey before swallowing it whole. They are commonly kept as pets because of the colorful variations that have come about from selective breeding and the relative simple keeping and feeding requirements in captivity.	+	The '''Corn snake''' (Elaphe guttata guttata) is a [[North America]]n species of rat [[snake]] native to south eastern parts of North America, and is also known as a Red Rat snake. The name "Corn snake" is believed to be have originated from the similarity of the belly pattern to Indian corn.<ref>http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/ReptilesAmphibians/Facts/FactSheets/Cornsnake.cfm</ref> Corn snakes are nonvenomous and constrict their prey before swallowing it whole. They are commonly kept as pets because of the colorful variations that have come about from selective breeding and the relative simple keeping and feeding requirements in captivity.

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-The Corn Snake (Elaphe guttata guttata) is a North American species of rat snake native to south eastern parts of North America, and is also known as a Red Rat snake. The name "Corn snake" is believed to be have originated from the similiarity of the belly pattern to Indian corn.<ref>http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/ReptilesAmphibians/Facts/FactSheets/Cornsnake.cfm</ref> Corn snakes are nonvenomous and constrict their prey before swallowing it whole. They are commonly kept as pets because of the colorful variations that have come about from selective breeding and the relative simple keeping and feeding requirements in captivity.
+The '''Corn Snake''' (Elaphe guttata guttata) is a [[North America]]n species of rat [[snake]] native to south eastern parts of North America, and is also known as a Red Rat snake. The name "Corn snake" is believed to be have originated from the similarity of the belly pattern to Indian corn.<ref>http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/ReptilesAmphibians/Facts/FactSheets/Cornsnake.cfm</ref> Corn snakes are nonvenomous and constrict their prey before swallowing it whole. They are commonly kept as pets because of the colorful variations that have come about from selective breeding and the relative simple keeping and feeding requirements in captivity.
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