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    Huffy teenage phase?

    From the point I got my boy Wilbur (I know, most cliche name ever) as a hatchling back in November up until a few weeks ago, he was an absolute sweetheart, never once hissing, hooding, or mock striking at all. Very recently, however, he’s picked up all of these behaviors despite a solid feeding routine and regular handling since I got him. Will he ‘grow out’ of this, or is it just how all hognoses act? I was prepared for this prior to purchasing him and will adore him either way, but the change seems quite strange given his super calm demeanor as a baby (he’s 32g now, so far from adulthood).
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    Is he going into shed?

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    Re: Huffy teenage phase?

    Quote Originally Posted by Craiga 01453 View Post
    Is he going into shed?
    No, he shed about a week ago.
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    Re: Huffy teenage phase?

    My male hoggie was little that as a youngster (quite and calm) and then once he started to mature he started huffing and puffing more but still had a calm deposition to him handling wise. I have always known hoggies to be all huff and bluff, but there are the old balls that can be very pissy and strike at you... Overall, an awesome little snake!!



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    That's what they do at any age really, the good news is that it's all bluff.
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    Re: Huffy teenage phase?

    Mine Get huffy when they know they're about to get fed.

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