Sunlight and cornsnakes

[SHAKSNAKE]

i usually keep my corn in his tank with the red bulb, he doesn't get much light. i read corns are nocturnal so its ok.

but, i was wondering if regular sunlight can brighten the colors on your corn? or if kept in the dark will they be on the darker side?

 

[sa_grubb]

I use the red bulb at night and a sun glo bulb during the day. both of the bulbs i use are exo-terra bulbs.

 

[Bartholomew]

I have never heard anything like that, so I dont know what to tell you about the colors and all. But I do think you should take your snake outside durring the day to let it soak up some all natural sun. I guess its too late now because its almost winter. But you can still hold it by an open window and let the snake soak up some sun.

 

[tspuckler]

Corn Snakes cannot change colors as a reaction to their surroundings. Sunlight (or lack or it) has no impact on a Corn Snake's colors. Most of the larger breeders use rack systems which receive little light, even if there's a light on in the snake room. Also keep in mind that albino (as well as snow) Corn Snakes are especially sensitive to bright light.

 

[Jessicat]

Corns do not need any lights, and actually their tanks should not be placed in direct line of a window, because the sunlight that seeps in can actually heat up their viv to dangerous temperatures!

You shouldn't keep your snake in a closet or anything, but they don't really need a whole lot of light, and actually seem to prefer darkness. They feel more comfortable in low light situations.