What bedding is best for hognose?

Shredded aspen bedding
Shredded aspen bedding is the most popular reptile bedding for adult Western hognoses. It is easy to clean, allows the snakes to burrow, and, unlike cedar and pine, it is not hazardous to a snake’s respiratory system.

Do western hognose snakes need UVB?

Although technically hognose snakes can survive without UVB lighting, it’s best practice to provide UVB to them.

What do I need for a western hognose snake?

We recommend housing Hognose snakes individually.

1. Substrate. Zoo Med Aspen Snake Bedding is generally the best substrate for Western Hognose Snakes.
2. Heating.
3. Lighting.
4. Shelter.
5. Shedding.
6. Water.
7. Food.
8. Vitamins.

What size Viv for a hognose snake?

They usually reach 16-25inches in length, and can live for many years. Their small size and temperament make them a good pet reptile. Hognose snakes are best kept singly. A small vivarium is all that is required, with a 2 foot vivarium being ideal, or even a large plastic box.

What happens if a hognose snake bites you?

While their venom is harmless to humans, a bite could cause slight inflammation and irritation. If this happens, we recommend seeing a doctor to have it checked out. Even then, a Hognose Snake bite is far from deadly, and hardly dangerous.

How often do you feed a western hognose?

Adult western hognose snakes can be fed once every two weeks as they can become overweight if fed weekly.

How much does a western hognose snake cost?

Common Western Hognoses cost $175 – $250 from a private breeder. Adults are typically closer to $250 and hatchlings are sometimes sold for as low as $175. Morphs such as the Lavender can cost $1,200. In addition to making sure your snake is captive bred you should handle it before purchasing.

Can a western hognose snake hurt you?

Western hognose snakes are thought to be phlegmatic and mild captives, and thus, they rarely bite humans when threatened. Therefore, they are generally not viewed as venomous. There are few reports of Western hognose snake bites, but the chief symptoms are edema, redness, blister formation, ecchymoses, and cellulitis.

Do hognose snakes like to be handled?

Once your hognose is eating regularly, they are ready for handling. It’s good exercise, but more often can stress them out, especially if your hognose is young. Note that Easterns and Southerns may be more defensive/flighty than Westerns, so it’s better to restrict handling sessions to 1x/week for them.

How bad is a hognose bite?

How long does it take for a western hognose to grow?

Umm, well it depends on diet, type of hognose, if she brumated, etc. Most hognoese by the time they are 1 year can be around 6 to 12 inches long, depending on how much they feed. By two years they are pretty much full grown but kinnda skinny and then rapidly put on weight as they reach sexual maturity.

What kind of bedding do Western hognoses like?

Shredded aspen bedding is the most popular reptile bedding for adult Western hognoses. It is easy to clean, allows the snakes to burrow, and, unlike cedar and pine, it is not hazardous to a snake’s respiratory system. Also popular, and generally safe, are recycled newspaper products that make cleaning up after the snakes easy.

What kind of tank does a western hognose need?

Western hognose are extremely sturdy snakes which prefer a drier substrate and dry conditions in general. Lower humidity levels in the tank will be perfectly adequate for a hognose. While the whole tank should be kept arid, it is recommend to use a humid hide.

What kind of skin does a western hognose have?

Ventrally, the Western hognose has glossy black scales, often interspersed with white, yellow or orange. The Western hognose is probably best known for its wide array of harmless defensive ploys, sometimes accompanied by a loud hiss that is achieved by the snake forcing air through its unique skull and rostral bone structure.

How big does a hognose caresheet extremehog get?

This species small adult size males 15-24in. /females 28-36in, exceptionally mild temperament and easy care make it an ideal specimen for professional breeders and hobbyist alike. With several new pattern and color morphs becoming readily available in the trade it is easy to see how this species is favored by many.