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katey-belle · I've settled in... Joined: 20 Feb 2007 Posts: 20

I recently saw a western hognose in our local shop and it is gorge!!!!!!
I googled it and the info seems to be that they are very placid and rarely ever bite..... Is this true? and are they as easy to care for as corns?
Thanks guys.
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Mememe · Site Moderator Joined: 23 Dec 2005 Posts: 2141

They are great snakes - have the most character IMO - plus they're small (24" for an adult female, 18" for a male). I don't keep them, but have dealt with them few times. Very curious snakes, I know of one which will be up at the glass as soon as you begin to unlock the viv.

With regards to placidity, basically, they will hood up, hiss, and bluff strike if you annoy them, but the worst you are likely to get is a head butt! (still makes ya jump though) Once out the viv, most are extremely placid.

Again, fantastic snakes - mixed views on substrate though - any keepers shed some light?
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kroakykaren · Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 7:41 pm Post subject:

Great snakes i keep mine (Brenda) on aspen nice and deep, she loves to tunnel and has routes all over the viv. She thinks she is a cobra but is as placid as anything when in your hands.

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Cluster of chaos · Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 7:55 pm Post subject:

I kept my hognose quite happily on aspen. Good for burrowing. I know some people keep them on sand but I wouldn't recommend that personally. They are fantastic little snakes and lots of fun. Very Happy

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Stuart · Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 12:55 am Post subject:

Great little snakes full of character!
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juliewoos · Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 5:50 pm Post subject:

Yea i love them, you should defo get one! .... mine thinks hes well ard when he's in his tub, hissing and telling me to p-off but as soon as you pick him up hes calm as you like. Full of character lovely little snakes Very Happy

jamie_s · Site Moderator Joined: 08 Jan 2006 Posts: 1963

they are one of the finest snakes you could ever spend your money on Wink

ive kept em for years and they are a snake i would keep just as an out and out pet
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katey-belle · I've settled in... Joined: 20 Feb 2007 Posts: 20

Ooooooooooo
looks like I might just have found my next snake then!!!!
Were having work done on house soon so I might wait till I can get a decent set up, then maybe get a pair. Very Happy

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Goose · Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 6:50 am Post subject:

how are they bred and how easy is it to do this?
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watts501 · Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 10:30 am Post subject: