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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!
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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
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PitOnTheProwl (08-22-2018)
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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!!!
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PitOnTheProwl (08-22-2018)
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Re: My juvenile Mexican hognose won't eat
Originally Posted by Jus1More
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.
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Craiga 01453 (08-23-2018),Jus1More (08-22-2018)
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Re: My juvenile Mexican hognose won't eat
Originally Posted by Deborah
Lol I see myself more the hognose janitor
Your TOO funny!!
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