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Re: My new Hognose hissed at me!
it could be as easy as he hasnt been handled yet ... some snakes will do it anyways just saying hi but stop once u take them out....
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Re: My new Hognose hissed at me!
Originally Posted by Onua Nuva
I got my Hoggy last Sunday at the Cleveland Reptile Show & Sale. Occasionally, when I need to adjust something in his tank, he hisses at me! What does this mean?
well he prolly havent been played with alot and hes prolly just getting relived of the stress hes been under when he was at the show put one of you tee shirts and let him get used to ur scent then try to handel him
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Re: My new Hognose hissed at me!
Ooh! I'm so glad you got him! I know you've been wanting one for quite a while. ^_^ The t-shirt idea is something I stand behind. I hope he comes around.
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Re: My new Hognose hissed at me!
I am not too familiar with hognoses, but he probably needs time to settle in. Give him a few more days (with the t-shirt, I love the idea), then try short handling sessions every few days.
IMHO, the hiss is his way of trying to scare away a stranger in his new home. Take it slow.
Congrats!!! Post pictures once he's settled in.
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Re: My new Hognose hissed at me!
Originally Posted by Onua Nuva
Yeah, I thought it was a sign of being territorial. I'm giving him 3 days to settle in then I'll try to handle him. I'm just wondering, what's with this T-shirt thing ? I will post pics of him ASAP (once I get our Digital Camera to work)
the t shirt thing is soo the snake knows your scent with out him biteing you so when you play with him he knows you allready (in a way lol )
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Re: My new Hognose hissed at me!
LOL, I love the hiss. Mine is getting pretty good about being handled but still hisses and even on occasion will flatten out and rattle his tail. He is fine once you get him out, though I won't let the kids handle him yet as he is much more flighty than the balls they are used to.
Who did you end up getting your hognose from?
1.1 crazy dogs
4.3 even crazier cats
2.2 bps
2.0 Off Track Thoroughbreds
0.3 human kids
1.0 Boyfriend who puts up with the craziness
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Re: My new Hognose hissed at me!
Some of them just do that, it is what they are known for. Don't sweat it he won't bite, they only bite from SFEs. Enjoy it if he keeps his "show".
Think yours hissed check out this Giant Madagascar Hognose, talk about a hissy fit,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imaqPdrUO_g
The owner says he never bites just like our hoggies, all show,
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Re: My new Hognose hissed at me!
That is one long snake! Great video.
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