Vote for BP.Net for the 2013 Forum of the Year! Click here for more info.

» Site Navigation

» Home
 > FAQ

» Online Users: 3,047

4 members and 3,043 guests
Most users ever online was 6,337, 01-24-2020 at 04:30 AM.

» Today's Birthdays

None

» Stats

Members: 75,031
Threads: 248,490
Posts: 2,568,448
Top Poster: JLC (31,651)
Welcome to our newest member, isismomma
Results 1 to 5 of 5
  1. #1
    Registered User eabrowning's Avatar
    Join Date
    08-20-2018
    Location
    Mary Esther, Florida
    Posts
    1
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    My juvenile Mexican hognose won't eat

    I acquired my hognose at about 2 weeks old - I know, way too young, I didn't realize this until after the transaction. For his first meal, I gave him a pinkie head and butt and he ate it with no problems. I've tried feeding him every week from that point, but he won't eat. I tried scenting the pinkie with tuna juice and I even tried giving him boiled egg whites. He actually acted interested in the egg whites, I left him in his feeding container with them overnight and I still didn't have any luck. He is still at a good weight and seems bright, alert, and responsive, but I'm concerned because this will be his third week to not eat. Again, I feel awful that he isn't eating and I am still kicking myself because I bought him at such a young age, y'alls advice will be very appreciated. Thanks!

  2. #2
    Telling it like it is! Stewart_Reptiles's Avatar
    Join Date
    09-28-2006
    Posts
    24,845
    Thanks
    6,116
    Thanked 20,811 Times in 9,584 Posts
    Blog Entries
    1
    Images: 6
    Not sure how you keep him but do the following

    Get 2.7 quarts tub
    https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite...lear/113216537

    Aspen bedding

    Hot spot of 90

    Offer food in the tub, (live 1 day old pinky) not scented (living it overnight), if not eaten you can try the following scent.

    Hard boil egg (you can even offer some pieces of hard boil eggs

    Vienna sausage

    Chicken

    Anchovies

    Toad
    Deborah Stewart


  3. The Following User Says Thank You to Stewart_Reptiles For This Useful Post:

    PitOnTheProwl (08-22-2018)

  4. #3
    BPnet Veteran
    Join Date
    09-13-2017
    Posts
    594
    Thanks
    1,160
    Thanked 507 Times in 292 Posts

    Re: My juvenile Mexican hognose won't eat

    Congrats on your new little one.. Hognose snakes are one of my favorites and I'm so glad I have my little fella. Everyone here in this community is awesome and will always try to help with your questions. Although, Deborah is the "Queen" of knowing everything on these Hognose snakes. She gave me some good advice with my fella and I can't thank her enough!!!



  5. The Following User Says Thank You to Jus1More For This Useful Post:

    PitOnTheProwl (08-22-2018)

  6. #4
    Telling it like it is! Stewart_Reptiles's Avatar
    Join Date
    09-28-2006
    Posts
    24,845
    Thanks
    6,116
    Thanked 20,811 Times in 9,584 Posts
    Blog Entries
    1
    Images: 6

    Re: My juvenile Mexican hognose won't eat

    Quote Originally Posted by Jus1More View Post
    Although, Deborah is the "Queen" of knowing everything on these Hognose snakes. She gave me some good advice with my fella and I can't thank her enough!!!
    Lol I see myself more like the hognose janitor
    Last edited by Stewart_Reptiles; 08-23-2018 at 01:42 PM.
    Deborah Stewart


  7. The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Stewart_Reptiles For This Useful Post:

    Craiga 01453 (08-23-2018),Jus1More (08-22-2018)

  8. #5
    BPnet Veteran
    Join Date
    09-13-2017
    Posts
    594
    Thanks
    1,160
    Thanked 507 Times in 292 Posts

    Re: My juvenile Mexican hognose won't eat

    Quote Originally Posted by Deborah View Post
    Lol I see myself more the hognose janitor
    Your TOO funny!!



Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v4.2.1