Hello folks,
I hate to post this, but I've decided that rehoming my male hognose is a good idea. He has had feeding issues with me since around August and has not eaten regularly since then (I believe he's only eaten 4-5 times since August). I have tried every trick I have found online from scenting to changing temps to putting him in a smaller enclosure or cup for feeding overnight, etc. to no avail. He is a small snake, only 18 grams at his last weighing and even less now (I need to weigh him) so I am concerned that waiting too long may be in his worst interest. One of my main issues is that I cannot feed live because he is very small and would require peach fuzzy mice, which no store in my area carries and I am unable to raise on my own due to living in an apartment. For this reason, I think he would do better in a home with a more experienced keeper or one that feeds live already.
This is not a sales ad (I want to place him locally), but I'd like advice because I have never rehomed / sold a snake before and am unsure on a few points.
If you have any advice on the points below, or in general, please feel free to share.
1. I will be disclosing his breeder, supposed genetics (he was sold to me as a het), feeding issues, and current weight in the ad. Is there any other information that you would suggest I also give?
2. I assume that due to him being a "problem feeder" that asking for less than his original value would be called for. I originally paid $150 for him (he is a normal with good color and het hypo). Should I ask for around $50 - $45 for him? Him going to a good home is more important to me than the $$, but I don't know if asking for too little will invite a not-so-good adoptive home.
3. I plan on posting on my local reptile sales group on FB and avoid craigslist altogether if possible. Is this wise or should I go to CL also? I did not plan on doing fauna because I want to place him locally, but if placing a fauna ad would also be useful, I will do so.
4. I do not plan on selling his tank / setup with him, will this "hurt" my chances of finding him a new home / owner?
Thank you for your time and assistance!
Artgecko