Basil

Basil is a corn snake who made their way to us after the unfortunate passing of their owners. While we do not know much about Basil's history, we do know they were well-loved; Basil was being fed pretty large meals frequently, resulting in a little bit extra fat. Now, Basil has started a weight loss journey to trim them down. Since Basil's time at Reptilia, we have noticed they love to bury themselves in substrate and can be very curious when let out, using humans like a warm tree to explore. ENCLOSURE: The bigger the better, but no smaller than 36" x 18" x 18" for an adult. SUBSTRATE: Corn snakes do best with a mixture of substrates that retains humidity, such as soil, sand, mulch and moss. HIDES: Offer ample hiding space with at least one hide on the warm side and one on the cool side. LIGHTING: Corn snakes require a day and night cycle. UVB is not required but there are some benefits of having UVB, such as improving overall health and immune system function. TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY: 75-80°F on the cool side and 80-85°F on the warm side. Basking spot should be 88-92°F. Humidity levels are best between 30%- 60% DIET: Mice, rats, quail, chicks, and eggs are all good, readily available food options. At this time, Basil enjoys a chick every two weeks. WATER: Offer fresh water from a dish at all times. SHEDDING: Juveniles and babies will shed more frequently since they are growing quickly. Adults will shed less frequently. During shed the snake may refuse food, and be a little more defensive! TEMPERAMENT: Corn snakes are a very common pet snake, and a fantastic beginner snake! They tend to have a calm temperament. Corn snakes can be very active and tend to move around a lot more than other common pet snakes, such as ball pythons. LIFESPAN: Corn snakes can live up to 25-35 years! For more information about our adoption program at Reptilia Whitby, please email [email protected]