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hello, i just got the july 2004 issue of Reptiles Magazine, and they have a nice article on Hognose snakes.
they said that western's were the most common hognose to be kept.
can i have some info on them? anything you got.
and, if you can, can you answer some of these questions (all basic ones):
how long when fully grown? (ive read like only 2 feet, which would be good)
what do they eat (from baby to adult)?
what temps/humidity?
size tank?
temperment?
thanks
p.s. yes, ive read that they have small fangs with a lil venom, but not enough to really hurt you, just leave an irratated area on your skin. so i dont really care that much, but does that mean they dont like to be handled?
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Western Hognoses are great snakes....I'll try and give you as much info as possible, lol.
1. Females average around 24 inches, males 16-20.
2. They eat rodents.
3. Temps/humdity are exactly like a Cornsnake.
4. Varies by age/size.
5. They have great temperaments usually but some will hiss and puff up, but they are 99% bluff lol.
About their "venom"......they do have Duvernoy's Glands but they are not connected to their enlarged rear teeth......they do however have a slightly toxic saliva that has anti coagulants in it. Unless you are allergic, you are unlikely to have a bad reaction....plus they won't bite you anyway lol. I've been bitten and all it did was bleed alot lol.
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