{"product_id":"superarctic-superconda-hognose","title":"Superarctic Superconda Hognose","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSuperarctic Superconda Hognose\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\u003eMorph:\u003c\/strong\u003e Super Arctic Superconda\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around \u003cstrong\u003e45–90 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 typically reach \u003cstrong\u003e45–60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales are usually larger, around \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 highly active burrowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult minimum around \u003cstrong\u003e90 × 45 × 45 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e; larger is better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide \u003cstrong\u003e10–15 cm+ of burrowing substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude snug hides, cork, branches and plenty of ground cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep securely enclosed — Hognoses are excellent escape artists.\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\u003eAll heating should be thermostatically controlled.\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\u003eAlways provide shaded areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAim for around \u003cstrong\u003e30–50%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the enclosure well ventilated and relatively dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA slightly more humid area can be provided during shedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐭 Food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed appropriately sized \u003cstrong\u003efrozen\/thawed rodents\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuveniles generally feed every \u003cstrong\u003e5–7 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults usually feed around \u003cstrong\u003eevery 7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on size and body condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid overfeeding, particularly females.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide fresh, clean water at all times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a sturdy bowl that cannot easily be tipped over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace whenever soiled.\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 appropriate humidity and provide a humid hide if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever pull retained skin away manually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🤲 Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsually become very manageable with gentle, regular handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHognoses commonly \u003cstrong\u003ehiss, flatten their neck, bluff strike or play dead\u003c\/strong\u003e when frightened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese behaviours are normal defensive displays.\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 mites, respiratory problems and retained shed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood UVB, nutrition and appropriate temperatures help prevent health problems.\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 heavily soiled substrate as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the water bowl regularly and disinfect the enclosure periodically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏠 Before You Bring Your Snake Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully set up and temperature-test the enclosure beforehand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave deep substrate, hides, heating, UVB and water ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the enclosure is escape-proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Important Bits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper Arctic Superconda is a colour\/pattern morph of the Western Hognose, not a separate species.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperconda produces a reduced-pattern appearance, while the Super Arctic gene contributes a paler, higher-contrast appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep, dry substrate is important for natural burrowing behaviour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep Hognoses singly housed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive a new snake time to settle before beginning regular 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