Corn Snake
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| Lifespan | 6 – 8 years (In the wild) |
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| Length | 1. 2 – 1. 8 m (Large Adult) |
| Mass | 900 g (Large Adult) |
| Scientific name | Pantherophis guttatus |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Did you know | Corn snakes can range in length from 2 1/2 to 5 feet. |
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| ID | 1161069 |
About Corn Snake
The corn snake is a North American species of rat snake that subdues its small prey by constriction. It is found throughout the southeastern and central United States. Their docile nature, reluctance to bite, moderate adult size, attractive pattern, and comparatively simple care make them commonly kept pet snakes.
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Snake trapped in the car during the Christmas campaign
... The Corn Snake crawled out of his vivarium as Ellie Bond and her partner drove from Nottingham to Oldham to visit family for Christmas...
Snake trapped in the car during the Christmas campaign
Allan said, recovering well from The Ordeal
A 5ft (1. 5m)-long queue with the name Allan was cut free from a car by firefighters after escaping from a container, as their owners drove on a highway.
The Corn Snake crawled out of his vivarium as Ellie Bond and her partner drove from Nottingham to Oldham to visit family for Christmas.
After the discovery that he was missing, and searched for the pair, The Car and found it clamped in the housing in the vicinity of the gear stick.
He was finally freed from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service .
The RSPCA inspector called for the help of The Fire brigadeMs Bond, 25, said: "He is quite chunky and he was also caught, and I was worried he would hurt himself trying to get free.
"We have tried to help with butter to lubricate the area, but he could still move.
"It's snowing so very cold for Him - and this is very dangerous for a Snake - so I was afraid that he would not die, if we us of Him quickly. "
to protect A towel that was used, and Allan during The RescueThe couple called the RSPCA, with the help of The Fire brigade.
firefighters cut through a small piece of metal on The Snake , while Ms Paxton-Taylor-Allan, covered with a towel to keep Him Safe .
The couple feared that The Snake was as I said on the highwayRSPCA inspector Angela Paxton-Taylor: "It was embarrassing as it was, me and five firefighters for a Citroen C1 work hard to free Allan, but it worked.
"A couple of sheds had disappeared, and he was very cold, but we were able to warm Him and he is doing well. "
Corn snakes, which are not held in North America , but as Pets in the UK are poisonous, but can bite if they are stressed.
The RSPCA advises owners, their environment must be kept at 20 or higher.
Ms Bond said Allan has fully recovered from The Ordeal and was now "back to be lazy self".
the BBC's East Midlands, or. Send your ideas for a story to eastmidsnews@bbc. co. uk.
oldham, nottingham
Source of news: bbc.com
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