I would not split it and just keep the hognose in it. If you are going with a younger, smaller hognose, splitting it at first wouldbt be bad if you could open it up once the hog is bigger. My subadult started in a 30" and once he got comfy with us, eating, and the daily household routines he got moved to a viv the size of a t10. And even that i would say is a bit small. He eats regular, never missed a meal as a male hognose, Even during shed. His sheds have been one solid piece. No evidence of stress or anything. But he does seem to still be at the glass door begging to explore once or twice a week.
I am going to build a 96Lx48Hx48"W and split it in two so him and my bp will both have 4foot cubes to work with. And then i might try to keep a female in with him as well.
I know im not running with the "norm" here. But my question to you is this:
Are you keeping them as pets, or as a breeder? For a breeder the minimum amount of space a snake will survive in is great. The less space they take, equals less overhead, and more room for more breeding snakes.
If it is a pet why wouldnt you want to give your pet everything it needs to thrive and keep it as well taken care of as you can? After all, it will be your choice to take responsibility for its well being.
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