Corn Snakes, like many things, apparently originated in Mesopotamia!

Angelina Jolie, who is oh-so hot, in the opinion of snakepimp, is holding a CORN SNAKE, whilst portraying Alexander the Great's Mother. Chalk up another shining triumph for Hollywood producers!
"Get me a snake, Billy."
"What kind of snake, sir?"
"A Creepy red one about yea big, what the hell do I care boy? Now run along..."