Quote Originally Posted by Deborah View Post
Things to consider with hognose vs King or corns.

Hogs very rarely bites however a bite is always a possibility and it is important to keep in mind that while they are rear fanged and contain a very mild venom a reaction is always a possibility.

Huffing and puffing (Cobra mode is what I call it) is not unusual for young individual but even more so with males not as much when reaching to handle than it is during feeding time.

Males remain very small 150 grams or so is considered a very good size male, females can reach 400 to 600 grams (6 hundred being considered a large individual).

They tend to be eating machine also males are prone to go of feed while females rarely will. First time owner often make the mistake to underfeed them forgetting that hatchlings have a very high metabolism, when young they should be fed every 3 days especially their first year.

Expected growth during the first year with a proper feeding schedule is 50 grams to 75 grams or more (female).

Temperatures requirement are high compare to corns or kings with a hot spot of 90 to 94.

Humidity is the same with an ambient humidity that is sufficient to allow proper shed.

Hognose have it all, very manageable size, cuteness, very alert and inquisitive when handles really a great over all snake.

Thank you very much. So every 3 days you say for feeding? What would be the best option handling them if they eat so much?(time wise)

Due to the fact that they don't like handling after they have been fed. Cause its a time period of 48hrs mainly. When should I handle them then?