A 20-gallon long glass tank makes a good-sized enclosure for a corn snake. It is significant to clamp down from the top to use a secure-fitting lid. To feel safe, corn snakes need places to hide. Provide a hide box that is just large enough for the snake to curl up in; if it is too large the snake will not feel as secure. Pieces of bark can also provide hiding spots for your snake if they are atop a substrate that allows burrowing under the bark. Ideally, there should be an available hiding place in both the cooler and warmer ends of the enclosure. Also, provide a forked branch for climbing.
Substrate
These snakes like to burrow and hide, so using a layer of loose substrate on the bottom of the enclosure is key. A variety of materials can be used as a bottom layer for the enclosure. Inkless newspaper is the utilitarian choice since it is very easy to clean up, but its appearance in the cage leaves a little to be desired. Indoor or outdoor carpeting can be used, and if you cut two pieces, you can rotate them by swapping the clean one out for the dirty one at cleaning time; wash and thoroughly dry the soiled piece before using it.
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