Western Hognose Snake?

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.