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GeckoLass · Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 2:48 pm Post subject: Hognose advise......

HI Guys/Gals
I am getting a young hoggnose male soon, he will be my first ever snake:D Cant wait Exclamation

Has any body got any tips as there is not alot of threads (that i can find anyway) on hoggies.
Any tips and advise would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance
Gemma
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Lynne · Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 4:05 pm Post subject:

hi there. i can only go with what i learned from mine. he was an adult when i bought him though. ignore the hiss, even although it reminds you of a lorry tyre deflating rapidly, its only a bluff. and if he nips or bites, dont let him 'chew' on whatever part he has a hold of. apart from that they are gorgeous wee characters, you just cant help falling in love with them. and cheeky too. also if your is a hatchling, they tend to play dead when frightened. so if you see him lying on his back with his tongue out.....do not bury him!!!!
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GeckoLass · Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 4:27 pm Post subject:

Lynne · Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 4:41 pm Post subject:

no pics, but i will certainly get some taken and put them on to let you see. they are so cute and cheeky, but you will not have heard a hiss like this in your life. but yours sound a lovely wee chap. when are you getting him??
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GeckoLass · Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 4:54 pm Post subject:

Lynne · Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 4:59 pm Post subject:

they use the hiss to scare of any predators, so its extra loud. with mine being an adult he wasnt used to being handled, so first time i heard it i thought bloody hell. im used to the royals going psst psst. this is something else. but yours will be well handled am sure lol. so you may not hear it. its great when you get new ones isnt it? cant wait to see the wee guy.
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GeckoLass · Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 5:07 pm Post subject:

It is really exciting cant wait!! I have always had a soft spot for snakes, and always wanted one but family members were not so keen but now that i have had the Gecko's they are becoming more lenient Exclamation

as soon as i get him i will post pics Very Happy

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Altogether i have a zoo of 45 scaley's and slimey's
and 6 furries
And i LOVE em all Very Happy

quasimodo · Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 5:24 pm Post subject:

Excellent choice there, they are full of character and great fun to own. I have two adult pairs, Grunt and Griselda, Miss Piggy and ??? - no name yet. Keep them in warm temps, not hot. I just have a heat mat over 1/3 of the viv area. They like to burrow so give nice deep substrate, but make sure that it is not dusty or their nares - nose bits - will block up. Great fun watching tunnels appear Laughing

Water deep enough to bathe in, but not swim in. I also give tubes and loo rolls etc., and also a hand-full of hay as they seem to like hiding in it.

Your boy will not get as large as a female. Have fun. Hope that you like the photos that I am attaching. Look forward to seeing photos of your lad.

Sue

Lynne · Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 5:55 pm Post subject:

there is quite a large differance between males and females quasi!!! poor wee chaps! lol. lovely snakes. and you are right, none of my others have characters quite as endearing as my hoggies.
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GeckoLass · Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 6:40 pm Post subject:

Thanks sue I'm going to have so much fun with him can just tell!
your Hoggies are gorgeous:D Love their dark bellies Razz

so cute !
Its a shame there isn't that many threads on here. That will all change il be going on non-stop bout him lol Laughing

Thanks Sue , Lynne
Gemma xx
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Altogether i have a zoo of 45 scaley's and slimey's
and 6 furries
And i LOVE em all Very Happy