Hey thanks for the feedback everyone this is great info to know! I didn't realize females were easier eaters! I was originally considering a male due to size but now I'm definitely thinking female. Thank you everyone who chimed in about that! Especially glad you joined in Deborah!

Quote Originally Posted by artgecko View Post
I'd say, if you are getting one, as was said above, go with a female. Also, I'd go with an established female that has been feeding well on f/t unscented prey items. My guy was little and had fed for the breeder before on f/t unscented, but I feel he wasn't really well established when I got him .


I've been hearing about scenting and admit I'm unsure what this refers to. I'm guessing it's mixing smells with the prey item to entice a hoggie? To the point a hoggie might not eat anything unless it has a specific scent? Either way I'm taking a big note on that and hoping I can get a hold of an established eater on unscented f/t prey. Hoping breeders having their hogs on scented prey isn't common.

Quote Originally Posted by Valaryan View Post
Hogs are mildly venomous so whilst a bite probably won't kill you it may not be very nice.


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Of course keep in mind that they are rear fanged venomous snakes and even if the venom is weak and the delivery system is poor reaction may vary. The good news they are not prone to bite (I am a bit magnet and this is the only species that never bit me)


I've been hearing about that and often heard reactions compared to bee sting or bad allergy reaction. Would you say that's accurate? Nothing fatal just super unpleasant? Hopefully I won't be one of the unlucky ones to have a severe reaction aha. If the off chance I do get bit and start to swell, what recommended actions should I take? Will swelling die down in its own or would I need to treat myself somehow?

I concern I did have is their low humidity requirements. I noticed where I live, especially in rainy seasons humidity indoors will sometimes be as high at 40-50%. In seasonal situations like that are there methods to safely reduce humidity? Would having dedicated fans running help?

It's going to be a few good years until I may get a hognose, but figured it would be a good idea consider potential troubleshooting or difficulties I may bump into. Plus I enjoy learning about things early :p

That being said, I'm new to morphs. Are there any red colored ones? I've seen albinos but wondering if there are any others.