viljakäärme

Corn snake

Pantherophis guttatus

The corn snake is one of the most popular pet snakes and it is known for its wide variety of colours and patterns. Corn snakes have been bred in dozens of different colours, such as red, yellow, grey and white. The corn snake is a crepuscular land snake that likes to burrow underground. It is a nonvenomous species that subdues its prey by constriction.

Hämärä house

Endangerment

Distribution

Habitat

lehtimetsä suo pelto pihapiiri

Diet

pikkulinnut jyrsijät

Size

Viljakäärme pituus 100–150 cm

Lifespan

15–30 years

Scientific classification

Order: Squamata
Family: Colubridae