<P> The corn snake ( Pantherophis guttatus ) is a North American species of rat snake that subdues its small prey by constriction . It is found throughout the southeastern and central United States . Their docile nature , reluctance to bite , moderate adult size , attractive pattern , and comparatively simple care make them popular pet snakes . Though superficially resembling the venomous copperhead and often killed as a result of this mistaken identity , corn snakes are harmless and beneficial to humans . Corn snakes lack functional venom and help control populations of wild rodent pests that damage crops and spread disease . </P>
<P> The corn snake ( Pantherophis guttatus ) is a North American species of rat snake that subdues its small prey by constriction . It is found throughout the southeastern and central United States . Their docile nature , reluctance to bite , moderate adult size , attractive pattern , and comparatively simple care make them popular pet snakes . Though superficially resembling the venomous copperhead and often killed as a result of this mistaken identity , corn snakes are harmless and beneficial to humans . Corn snakes lack functional venom and help control populations of wild rodent pests that damage crops and spread disease . </P>
where are corn snakes found in the wild
where are corn snakes found in the wild
southeastern and central United States
southeastern and central United States