For $1,500, you could buy a used car, a new laptop — or a "palmetto morph" corn snake. Among reptile enthusiasts, the corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus) is often touted as the perfect beginner's ...

Corn snakes, known for their docile nature and vibrant colors, are popular pets and non-venomous. They are native to the southeastern and central United States, helping control the rodent population.

An adult corn snake may grow up to six feet in length. (Representational image: Wikimedia Commons) Live Snakes: Smugglers devise novel ways to sneak the stuff that is not allowed on various modes of ...

DEAR PET TALK: My teenager is interested in having a reptile. I love all animals, whether furry, scaled or feathered, but we are complete newbies in this world, and have a lot to learn. We want to ...