2007-05-19 01:22:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Corn snakes do not require consistently high humidity and prolonged exposure to damp substrate can lead to skin and respiratory infections. Spraying the entire cage is not really neccessary or recommended.
If you are providing two hide-spots I would suggest misting under one of them, particularly when you notice a shed cycle starting. Snakes will often seek out slightly damp areas when shedding.
2007-05-19 02:02:11 · answer #1 · answered by Thea 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first answerer is correct, corns do NOT require high humidity that would require regular misting. If for some reason he is having incomplete sheds, you can try soaking him in a lukewarm bath for a few minutes a day for the first couple of days when you notice he is getting ready to shed.
High humidity will only lead to problems with a corn snake.
2007-05-19 09:45:45 · answer #2 · answered by rollin_indahay 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm with the other two answers you don't need to do any of that stuff with corn snakes. We had one that we never misted or had moss or anything and he always shedded complete. That is the best way to know, if he has a complete shed then there is enough humidity. Always provide at least one water bowl, two if possible. One needs to be large enough to soak his body in, thats all he needs. Boa's and pythons need more humidity.
2007-05-19 10:48:47 · answer #3 · answered by michelle w 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would olny mist him around shedding time to help him get the old skin off
2007-05-19 12:08:17 · answer #4 · answered by me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋