It's neither a Western or Eastern- it's a Tri-Color from South America. There are several types. http://www.hognose.com seems to have the most information. I wish someone would write a book!

If yours is mostly black, with a mostly black head, with red and yellow bands/spots, with black tips on the red and yellow scales, and looks as if it might eventually turn black, it's probably Lystrophis pulcher. If it's got a whiter looking face with bright red or orange bands it's probably Lystrophus mattogrossensis.

I can't answer your question about when to attempt the first feeding- but good luck!

Nanci



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