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| − | The '''Corn | + | 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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Revision as of 23:22, April 15, 2008
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 similarity of the belly pattern to Indian corn.[1] 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.