{"product_id":"hognose-snake","title":"Hognose Snake","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHognose Snake\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHeterodon nasicus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western Hognose Snake\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around \u003cstrong\u003e40–90 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e10–20+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📏 Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMales usually reach \u003cstrong\u003e40–60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales are generally larger, often \u003cstrong\u003e60–90 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏡 Housing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerrestrial and naturally spends time burrowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult minimum around \u003cstrong\u003e90 × 45 × 45 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, with larger preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide \u003cstrong\u003e10–15 cm+ of diggable substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude at least two snug hides, plus cork, branches and clutter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasking area: 30–32°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm end: 26–29°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool end: 21–24°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNight: 18–22°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways use a suitable thermostat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💡 Lighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-level \u003cstrong\u003eUVB (around 2–5%)\u003c\/strong\u003e is beneficial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a natural \u003cstrong\u003e10–12 hour day\/night cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure shaded areas are available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerally \u003cstrong\u003e30–50%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the enclosure to remain relatively dry with good ventilation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a slightly more humid area during shedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐭 Food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimarily fed appropriately sized \u003cstrong\u003efrozen\/thawed rodents\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuveniles generally eat every \u003cstrong\u003e5–7 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults usually eat around \u003cstrong\u003eevery 7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on size and body condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid overfeeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a sturdy bowl of \u003cstrong\u003efresh, clean water\u003c\/strong\u003e at all times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace whenever dirty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐍 Shedding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEyes may become cloudy and colours dull before shedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain suitable humidity and provide a humid hide if required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever pull off retained shed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🤲 Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan become very tame with gentle, regular handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport the body and allow the snake to move naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHognoses may \u003cstrong\u003ehiss, flatten their neck, bluff strike or play dead\u003c\/strong\u003e when frightened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid handling for \u003cstrong\u003e24–48 hours after feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e❤️ Health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor weight, appetite, breathing and shedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch for respiratory infections, mites and retained shed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersistent refusal of food accompanied by weight loss should be investigated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧽 Cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot-clean faeces and urates promptly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove soiled substrate as necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean and disinfect the enclosure and water bowl regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏠 Before You Bring Your Snake Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet up and temperature-test the enclosure beforehand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave appropriate substrate, hides, heating, UVB and water ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure the enclosure is completely escape-proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Important Bits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHognoses are \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent burrowers\u003c\/strong\u003e — provide deep substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheir defensive behaviour is normal and does not necessarily mean aggression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not house multiple Hognoses together.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever use loose heat sources without a thermostat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive a new snake time to settle before starting regular 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