Corn Snakes - Facts for Kids

A close-up of the head and neck of an albino corn snake. The snake is white with pink eyes and some pale yellow markings near its neck.

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Facts About Corn Snakes For Kids

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The corn snake’s scientific name is Pantherophis guttatus, which means “spotted panther snake” because of its beautiful spotted pattern! “Pantherophis” combines Greek words for “panther” and “snake,” while “guttatus” is Latin for “spotted” or “speckled.”

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