gettin a hognose

[cantthinkofone]

Hey guys. I have decided to pick up a hognose at my next show coming in a few weeks. any tips on care? thanks in advance

 

[jdl]

First off, what kind of hognose? Eastern, Western, gloydi,mexican, tricolor, madagascan. Next question a baby or an adult? Either way, I would buy a guaranteed
feeder, pinky mice or hoppers depending on the size of the snake. Easterns are notorious for refusing to eat antything other than toads, so I would not get one of those. Other than that keep them like a colubrid, Heat pad no more than 1/3 the size of the cage, hide area in cool side and warm side, I would use papertowel or newspaper for substrate and make sure the cage is secure as they are escape artists.

 

[cantthinkofone]

Wow that's a lot of questions. I know about the east not eating thing so i know that. The show I'm going to has a lot so I'll get what ever is easy on the wallet. I'm getting a baby.

 

[Galapoheros]

Other than feeding differences, the N. amer sps are pretty easy imo, no major issues. With the eastern, I used to go around at night collecting toads when it rained, it wasn't a big deal to me, ...and I got to keep toads haha. I like amphs, kinda like it all really.

 

[skar]

They are all kinda pricey compared to most snakes ... .
I personally dig the western hogs, be cautious they can give a dirty bite fyi ...lol
They seem pretty basic and easy to care for as in my experience has given me. Anything particular you are concerned about ?

 

[BrettG]

They are all kinda pricey compared to most snakes ... .
I personally dig the western hogs, be cautious they can give a dirty bite fyi ...lol
They seem pretty basic and easy to care for as in my experience has given me. Anything particular you are concerned about ?

You really should post a picture of your "balloon hand".IMHO poeple thinking about buying a hog need to know that the bite CAN be serious,despite what many say.I am sorry Ryan,but your hand was SERIOUS,lol,and I have a fee\ling you would agree....But all that said,they are just amazing snakes to keep. Nothing can come close to that personality!

 

[cantthinkofone]

Well BrettG i have heard about the bite and have dealt with worse more aggresive snakes so i was looking at this one as just a fun little buddy. i do know the prices as well and although they may be "pricey" the show i go to the breeders know me and help me decide what to get. Thanks for the responses!

 

[skar]

You really should post a picture of your "balloon hand".IMHO poeple thinking about buying a hog need to know that the bite CAN be serious,despite what many say.I am sorry Ryan,but your hand was SERIOUS,lol,and I have a fee\ling you would agree....But all that said,they are just amazing snakes to keep. Nothing can come close to that personality!

Lol . . Yes I do agree ! I will try to post the balloon hand pic l8r .. they are great snakes but don't think they aren't capable ! I used to allow her too bite me, after the last bite....no longer is she permitted to bite me :/

 

[AshleyM]

I heard they rarely bite at all and it is hard for them to because of the shape of their, uh, about I guess. I held one once and I loved him. He was a western hog nose. Wasn't too pricey. $120. I want one so bad.

 

[BrettG]

Our big girl,"Bertha" is a sweetheart (340+ grams,36+ inches long) VERY calm,gentle snake.Our small het's are a different story,they think they are little cobras. Nothing but puffing,hooding,and hissing.No bites yet though.But then again we are not much for handling,either.If you want a small snake,buy a male,otherwise just get a female.Our males are MAYBE 18 inches,and under 100 grams.They are still great pets!

 

[skar]

I heard they rarely bite at all and it is hard for them to because of the shape of their, uh, about I guess. I held one once and I loved him. He was a western hog nose. Wasn't too pricey. $120. I want one so bad.

mine maybe a rarity but...she has no trouble biting and doing the chew . . . Beautiful unique and cool, don't kid yourself though, she snagged a mouse with her tail and goes drop jaw for my hand .. . She's a beast