Do corn snakes get ticks often?

Answer 1

All snakes bite, especially when they are young and think everything is food. Corn snakes like most colubrids and will musk (release a very strong scent from their glands in their vent) prior to biting if found in the wild. If the snake is captive, the more you handle it the more "tolerant" it will become and by virtue will bite and musk less.

Answer 2

Since I currently own the Albino Corn Snake, I can say No!! If they do get Ticks, The Pet Supply Stores have a Spray called Reptile Relief for Ticks and Fleas. The best thing to do is clean the cage(I have a snakearium-a screenhouse for snakes alot easier also than a cage), thoroughly with hot water and antibacterial dish soap(dawn-I use). Rinse the cage. Place corn kernal bedding in the cage(for a proper shed) and get the snake and (this is the fun part for him) give him a water bath in the tub. For about 2-5 minutes. They love it. Right after the bath, get the unscented mineral oil or any safe oil (not baby oil) for pets and rub it on them. It will ensure their skin is smooth, and you have a better chance to examine the snakes skin for ticks/fleas etc. Spray the reptile relief on your pet, and he/she will be happy as a clam.