Does a corn snake need UVB?

[Wilczusia]

Hi everybody!
Does a corn snake need a UVB lamp?
and what kind of lamps does it need?

 

[bradley]

No it doesnt neede UVB. I have a five foot corn that has a heat mat and one of those energy light saving bulbs in so i can look in the viv. You don't have to have a light though all you need is a heat mat

 

[kinyonga]

Seems to be different opinions...
Here's some information...
http://www.anapsid.org/liteheat.html
Do snakes need ultraviolet B wavelengths, too?

http://www.uvguide.co.uk/whatreptilesneed.htm

Lots more...
http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&safe=off&q="corn+snakes"+AND+UVB&btnG=Search&meta=

 

[jojackson]

Some species do seem to require it, such as Morelia spilota spilota (diamond python)
Others seem to do just fine without it! Your corn snake will do fine without it, but that said, UV is a natural byproduct of thermoregulation, and since corns are not strictly nocturnal (morning and afternoon basking in the wild), if you chose to provide it, it certainly wont hurt it! It may even improve appetite and color. (some claim so)
[note: as with any reptile, guard closely against overheating when outdoors]

You don't have to have a light though all you need is a heat mat

A natural photoperiod is recomended, especially if you ever intend to breed.

http://www.repvet.co.za/herp_photoperiod_hibernation_brumation.php

 

[Rachgreens]

how hot does your house usually get?
when i lived in utah i had like 30 corn snakes and was breeding them, and they only needed heat durring the summer
now in CA there perfectly fine without it

 

[Wilczusia]

My house could get up to 33 celcius

 

[Rachgreens]

thats probably even to hot
75 is there normal temp, then 80-85 right after feeding them to help digest
this site is pretty good if you need more info

http://www.reptilecare.com/CornSnakeCaresheet.htm