Photo Disclaimer
Description
Corn Snake (Anery Lavender Blood)
Scientific Name: Pantherophis guttatus
Common Name: Corn Snake
Species Overview
Size: Adults typically reach 3–5 feet (0.9–1.5 m) in length, with a slender build and smooth, glossy scales.
Appearance: The Anery Lavender Blood is a complex, high-contrast morph that blends cool and warm undertones into a uniquely soft yet striking palette. This morph combines the grayscale reduction of Anerythristic with the pastel lilac tones of Lavender and the deep red enhancement from Blood Red. The result is a snake with muted gray-violet hues, subtle pink highlights, and reduced pattern definition along the body. As these snakes mature, their colors often intensify into silvery lavenders and dusky violets with faint reddish undertones. The belly is clean or lightly patterned, contributing to the morph’s sleek, elegant appearance.
Distribution: A captive-bred combination derived from the Corn Snake (P. guttatus), native to the southeastern United States.
Habitat: Wild Corn Snakes inhabit open forests, grasslands, and agricultural areas. In captivity, they thrive in naturalistic terrariums that provide climbing structure, ground cover, and secure hiding areas.
Behaviour: Calm, confident, and curious. Corn Snakes are largely crepuscular, exploring their enclosures most actively during the evening. This morph retains the species’ typical docile and easygoing temperament.
Captive Care
Enclosure: Adults thrive in a naturalistic 40-gallon terrarium (36” × 18” × 18”) or larger. Use a soil-based or semi-bioactive substrate layered with leaf litter to allow burrowing and exploration. Include cork flats, climbing branches, and foliage for cover and environmental enrichment.
Temperature & Humidity: Maintain a temperature gradient of 75–82°F (24–28°C) with a basking area around 86–88°F (30–31°C). Nighttime drops to 70°F (21°C) are beneficial. Humidity should remain between 40–60%, with a humid hide offered during shedding.
Diet: Offer frozen-thawed rodents every 7–10 days for juveniles and every 10–14 days for adults. Prey should be approximately 1.25× the width of the snake’s mid-body.
Behaviour in Captivity: Inquisitive and adaptable. Anery Lavender Blood Corn Snakes handle stress well, are easy to handle, and display a calm demeanor once accustomed to their environment.
Special Considerations: Ensure enclosures are escape-proof—Corn Snakes are excellent climbers. A naturalistic, well-furnished habitat with hiding and climbing options enhances color vibrancy and overall wellbeing.
Genetics Note
Anerythristic (Recessive)
Removes all red and orange pigmentation, resulting in grayscale tones of black, gray, and white. The absence of warm pigments emphasizes the pattern contrast, which is later softened when combined with other morphs such as Lavender.
Lavender (Recessive)
Alters both black and red pigmentation, producing a soft, pastel lavender or silvery tone. As Lavender Corn Snakes age, their color often deepens into a cool grayish purple with pinkish undertones. This gene interacts beautifully with both Anery and Blood Red to produce complex blended tones.
Blood Red (Recessive)
Eliminates much of the typical Corn Snake patterning and intensifies red pigment, creating a smoother, more uniform appearance. When combined with other color morphs, it often reduces or diffuses patterns while deepening underlying hues.
Genetic Combination Summary
The Anery Lavender Blood combines three recessive traits:
-
Anerythristic = Removes red/orange pigment, producing grayscale tones
-
Lavender = Softens and shifts pigment to purple-gray hues
-
Blood Red = Reduces pattern and enriches depth of color
Together, these genes create a cool-toned snake with a silvery-lavender body, faint reddish undertones, and a minimal or diffused pattern — a refined and visually unique combination among Corn Snake morphs.