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at Thu Apr 1 03:05:18 2010 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Rextiles ]
When these guys are born do you feed them immediately or do you wait for first shed? How long after birth before they start feeding?
Their care is like typical colubrids, food is offered after their first shed which is typically 6-10 days after hatching.
I keep reading unscented pinks....what do you have to scent them with (frog smell?)?
Most Western Hognose should accept unscented pinkies but not all will. You cannot scent with just any type of frog or toad. I believe that Spade-Foot frogs will work as will Woodhouse Toads. Scenting should be used as a last resort. If you search this forum, you will find alternative methods used for scenting as well.
Where do you purchase this scent spray?
To the best of my knowledge, there is no product such as this although there used to be one for lizard scenting but I believe that's been unavailable for quite some time. If you opt to use the proper frogs or toads, then you will most likely have to acquire live or frozen ones.
Is it necessary or will most eat a pinkie without scent at birth?
Most should eat pinkies without having to scent. However, sometimes feeding live pinkies will help get them excited if F/T won't. I have a couple that show no interest in F/T as they will only take something that is alive and no, trying to imitate movement by using hemostats unfortunately does not work with these guys. They apparently know the difference between something alive and moving versus a "zombie" mouse. 
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Troy Rexroth
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RE: Red Phase Hognoses - Rextiles, Thu Apr 1 03:05:18 2010