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Lauryn
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 16/09/2011 : 13:43:20
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I have had a bot of an obsessionw ith Hoggie for the last two or three years since I first set eyes on one in a Reptile Shop.
Just wondered if anyone could advise me on how hard/easy these are to keep what their requirements are for heat and lighting etc, would you recommend these for a first time snake owner. Whilst I do not dislike snakes Hoggies were the first that I have ever though wow I would really like to have one of those, hence the request for some advice.
Once I have gathered my information I will be better informed to make a decision whetehr having one is for me. Thanks for your help in advance |
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Mamma
Hatchling Hoggie
United Kingdom
192 Posts |
Posted - 16/09/2011 : 18:59:07
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If you get the set up correct then they are not that hard to keep. People say that they can fast, but thats often because of problems with the set up (IE heat problems etc). Theres loads of info on here and plenty of people to give you sound advice ;)
Welcome to the forum xx |
Mamma. Location: Dundee
2.0.0 cornsnakes 1.1.0 kingsnakes 0.1.0 western hognose 0.1.0 hog island boa
wishlist: Arizona mountain kingsnake. Tricoloured, western hognose, Thayers kingsnake...pretty much MOAR kingsnakes
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Gmac
Grumpy Scotsman
United Kingdom
155 Posts |
Posted - 17/09/2011 : 17:12:14
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http://www.thehognosesnake.co.uk/hognose_snake_care_sheet.htm is a good place to start for the basic keeping information.
Hoggies arent particularly difficult to keep and are in my opinion a decent first snake option. They are prone to bouts of fasting similarly to royals though and it can put some folks off. But good husbandry generally prevents this but not always. |
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LouiseB
Yearling Hoggie
United Kingdom
624 Posts |
Posted - 19/09/2011 : 09:56:55
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I would say they are OK as a first snake, but only if you've read up on them as much as you can and you take a responsible approach from the offset.
It sounds like you're really keen to have one, which is a good start, but you do need to be aware of their potential feeding issues and make sure that you have a good reptile vet within driving distance of where you live. We do sometimes get people posting on here who have bought a snake which is having health issues, and there are no vets anywhere near them. The snake is a bit stuffed when that happens and it does get on my nerves a bit! Rant over!  |
1.0.0. Western hognose (Baldrick)
0.1.0. Amel bloodred corn snake (Cornflake)
R.I.P. Bob (Western hognose) |
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Lauryn
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
3 Posts |
Posted - 19/09/2011 : 13:27:29
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I Already have a Bearded Dragon and a vet who deals in exotics is a 5 minute drive from my home. I am very keen to have one but would prefer to know as mucha s I could before going and purchasing one. I have had various feeding issues with my beardie and will admit it is not a fun thing to experience. I have got him on track and he is doing great now! Just feel I am ready for a new wee edition to care for.
Thank you guys for all your advice |
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andi
Egg
United Kingdom
62 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2011 : 20:00:55
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| iv kept royal pythons for nearly 3 yrs, and got our first hoggy a couple of months ago, like urself i have always liked the look of them and recently decided that it was time for him and i went to a reputable shop and he was keen to feed, and is fantastic, the ONLY thing that would put me off a hoggy if i was a first time snake owner would be thier initial temperment, unlike my slow royal pythons the hoggy has attitude, they will hiss, strike, puff up, musk all in self defense and if ur not used to it can be a bit weary, iv had my boy for 8 weeks and still use a snake hook to lift him to get him onto my hand but u do get used to their behaviour and they will calm down (so iv been told) but he is great, already planning my second one :o) |
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Toki
Hatchling Hoggie
United Kingdom
166 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2011 : 13:59:35
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I've had the feeding problems that a lot of keepers go through with hognoses ... and both were male. My female would eat every day if i'd let her lol.
I don't think they are particularly hard to keep at all.
Our first hognose was male and he was fine - apart from not eating the first month or so we had him - he was brilliant. Curious, extremely tame ... he would often just chill in my sleeve with his head poking out and come round the house with me.
Although he was a pain in the bum to feed. Needed to keep him pretty warm, warm up the pinky, make sure he was covered, no noises ...
Our two young ones that we have now are quite flighty, but the girl is calming down nicely. She hoods at you occasionally - which can look pretty mean if you're not used to it. She has hissed too, but she is instantly calm once in your hand.
The tiny male we have still needs a bit of handling, but he's getting there :)
The care sheet on here is very good, I used it when I got Toki and various others and the people on the forum - as you've found out - are very willing to help with anything. And it's great that you're so close to a good vet too.
They are fabulous snakes - I would highly recommend one  |
Albino Cali King - Mort
Normal Cornsnake - Red
High Contrast Albino Hognose - Mia
Red Het Hognose - Freddie
Bearded Dragon - Remi
Cats - Jack and Nola
German Shepherd Dog - Kane. R.I.P. Old man, miss you loads xxx
R.I.P. Jango (Yemem Cham) and Toki (Western Hognose) xxxxx
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mort13
Egg
United Kingdom
55 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2011 : 18:05:33
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They are great snakes. Small with a MASSIVE personality. Mine gets her knickers in a right twist when I go into her tub for anything,but is as soft as anything once picked up.
I let my kids hold her which says a lot I think. |
0.1.0 Western Hogose, 3.3.1 Corn snakes, 1.0.0. MBK
1.0.0 T-Albino Cape House snake, 1.0.0 True Olive House snake
R.I.P Echo,my sweet girl |
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