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Corn snake acting different than usual

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thoordog

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Hi, I have a 2 year old corn snake, who Ive had since a baby, who suddenly started acting different. It doesnt seem to be health related as he is eating normally. He typically stays in his hide and comes out at night, when all lights are off. I checked his husbandry and its clean, no poop anywhere. I looked under his hide and there is nothing unusual. He is never out during the day, but, over the last month or so hes been staying out. Ive held him and looked him over and found nothing concerning. The only time he seems to stay in his hide is after eating. He eats frozen thawed. Dont get me wrong, Im glad that he is out more but, since its atypical for him, Im concerned. My initial thought is that he has become sexually mature and is looking for a mate. Any comments are greatly appreciated.

John
 
Could be hormones, or could just be a normal change in behavior as he ages. Personally, I don't think you need to be concerned as unhealthy reptiles will typically hide more than normal, not become more active. Maybe double-check the temps in your enclosure though :)
 
You didn't say if you have other corn snakes. If you do and any of them are female, you could be looking at breeding behavior. Males go on seek and copulate missions this time of year, frequently in response to pheromones wafting in the air. As long as nothing else in his environment has changed that's probably what's going on.
Terri
 
Sounds like pretty typical male breeding behavior. Don't be alarmed if he also chooses to stop eating for a bit.
 
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