Snake of corns

The snake of the corns , or grass snake of the corns , is a snake of the family of the Colubridés whose surface of distribution covers the center and the south-east of the the United States, like certain areas of the Mexico. Its scientific name is Pantherophis guttatus

Its scientific name was changed recently (old name Elaphe guttata ), the American species - Nouveau World - kind Elaphe having been reclassified in specific kinds.

This snake is often selected like pet, particularly with the the United States, because it is flexible and easy to maintain.

It is arboricolous Terricole of nature, but readily when it is a question of driving out. It is Diurne, but can be night during the hot season, when strong heats day laborers become too unpleasant.

Summary of the characteristics:

  • Biotope: varied, terricole
  • activity: diurnal
  • food: birds and rodent
  • adult size: 1,40 m
  • average lifespan: 10 years
  • behavior: flexible

See too

External bonds

  • Snake of the corns (photographs), site Reptile-passion
  • reptilarium, French-speaking site of terrariophilie
  • Reptilic, the French-speaking forum par excellence as regards reptiles

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