Biography
Corn snakes are excellent climbers and are often found high in trees searching for nesting birds. Their common name originated when farmers would see them around their corncribs and silos. They are easily recognized by the orange and grey pattern on their backs, and by the alternating rows of black and white belly scales that resemble a checkerboard or Indian corn. In areas where their ranges overlap, these harmless snakes are often mistaken for copperheads.
Our Animal's Story
There are currently 2 corn snakes on exhibit. The grayer corn snake hatched in 2011 and arrived at ZooAmerica in February of 2013. The larger, more orange corn snake arrived at ZooAmerica in October of 2018 and is estimated to be 18 years old.
