Do corn snakes hibernate?

Question

If they do when and how can I help?

Answer 1

I beg to differ with some of the above answers. My corns, since they were two years old, will brumate(ie: hibernate) every year. As we speak, they are getting ready to slow down. These snakes (12 of 'em) will stop feeding & almost all physical activity from the middle of Oct. till early March. These are indoor snakes that have no exposure to natural sunlight or natural temp. changes so this behavior is, I believe, instinctual. I shut off the heat mats undertank & reduce the amount of light plus the length of their "daylight", ( to about 4-5 hours/day). Other than making sure they have fresh water every other day, I do not disturb them till they show signs of increased activity in the spring. None of these snakes are used as breeders & all live in seperate tanks. All of the other snakes I keep, all native North American species, also follow these patterns as well since they reached sexual maturity.

Answer 2

Corn Snake Hibernation

Answer 3

Hi, no, corn snakes do not hibernate but... they will get real sluggish, won't eat much. actually, they won't even shed until spring and they get some food in them. Hope this helps :)

Answer 4

if you keep a steady temp all year round they will not hibernate only lower the temperature to about 22-25c over al long period if you wish for it to hibernate do not feed much durin this time because low temperatures can cause stomach problems and regurgitation around spring time raise the temperature and increase feed it will start the instinct to breed.

Answer 5

Technically they brumate, which is a different biological process than hibernate. They will do this in the late fall until early spring when they emerge from their den and begin to breed. It is not necessary to brumate them in captivity, however, unless you plan to breed.

http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5874

Answer 6

Are you talking about a corn snake in captivity?

No, they don't.