What Do Corn Snakes Eat?

 

Rodents are the staple food for corn snakes. Corn snakes are constrictor snakes, which means that when they catch their prey, they squeeze it before swallowing the prey. Ideally rodents should be fed live. But if this gives you a queasy feeling, you can feed dead rodents but you have to make it appear that it’s a live one by holding the rodent by its tail and dangling it in front of the snake. Hold the snake using feeding forceps. If the dead mouse is frozen, let it thaw and warm to room temperature. As for treats, corn snakes like to eat quail eggs but you can indulge your pet only occasionally, t hat is, once every few weeks. Fresh clean water should always be available. Sudden changes in your pet’s appetite or eating habits should warrant an appointment with an animal hospital Marion, IA sooner rather than later.