The snake with possibly the finest name in Newcastle.

Cornelius is an absolute farm legend. He has been living at the farm for well over a decade, making him a proper old-timer reptile who has watched generations of visitors grow up.

Farm file

• Species: Corn snake
• Favourite food: Mice
• Known for: Cornelius has a bit of a mischievous streak and has tried to escape his tank a few times. Corn snakes are notoriously skilled escape artists who love to explore tight gaps! 

Did you know?

Corn snakes aren’t venomous. In the wild, they catch their food by wrapping their bodies around it and squeezing.