We are considering adding a new species to our collection and really like the western hognoses.

Good choice. They are fast becoming a favorite in many collection.





I have seen on various websites that there are 3 types of western hognoses:



Plain

Dusty

Mexican

The Dusty Subspecies has been dissolved into Plains and both the Plains and Mexican have been elevated to species level.





Generally, in the herp trade when they refer to a Western Hognose are they referring to a 'Plain' hognose?

Yes.





Can you breed plains to dustys and dustys to mexicans and so forth?

Yes, but it is not accepted by allot breeders and keeper. They would be considered hybrids.





What types of morphs are available, I've seen:

normals

axantics

reds

greens

albinos

red albinos

Paradoxes



What are some of the newer morphs?

In addition to the morphs you mentioned;

Plains morphs.

Anaconda

Superconda

Spider

Jungle

Hypo

Caramel

Toffeebelly

Pink Pastels

Snows

And a buch of others I cant think of right now



Mexican morphs.

Axanthic

Blonde





Does anyone know any breeders of the reds, albinos and red albinos? I'd like to discuss specifics about these morphs as they are the most desirable to me.

There are allot of guys producing red albinos this year.

Myself (ulimatehognose.com)This site will be launched soon.

Brent(superconda.com)

Charles(hognosefarm.com)

Don(http://www.shoresenuffsnakes.com/)

Justin(Extemehogs.com)

And more.



-Jon

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