In my opinion Hogs are easy, even easier than my BP's. They are happy in small enclosures. The females are always ready to eat . When I open the tub for any of my females they look up and open their mouths for me to lower a mouse into, if I slide the mouse down the side of the tub they will reach out grab it and then proceed to eat. They are fun to feed. The male is another story they tend to be picky eaters IMHO