FR says...

"And I am sure with good husbandry(good choices) scenting is rarely needed and not for long."



Frank,

What does prey scent preference have to do with good husbandry or "goog choices"? This is what I was getting at before and you tried to turn it around on me by saying this...



FR says...

"And lastly, there is no question conditions effect feeding response."



One has nothing at all to do with the other Frank. If you feel differently. please explain...



Good choices and husbandry have nothing at all to do with scent feeding. Scenting a hatchlings first few meals is just part of breeding hognose snakes and raising the neonates. Sometimes it is unavoidable. Do you have evedence to prove otherwise???



FR also says...

"My bet is and I hope I am right, she would not WANT to grind up a frog, just to scent a snake. And neither would I."



If you are not prepared or willing to grind up a toad or frog, you may want to rethink your breeding plans for this species Frank. It is par for the course. And it is not grinding up a frog just to scent for a snake. You will be grinding the frog to ensure the survival of neonate hognose snakes. The truth is, most hogs that require scenting will take nothing else. Sure, a very small % will take tuna scent but most will not. I know this from hatching a couple dozen clutches. Now, I do not waste time using any other scent. If they do not take their first offered feed unscented 3 to 5 days after hatching, I mash up a green tree frog and they take it every time.



My bet is that if the OP does indeed breed hogs, she would do whatever is needed to make sure the hatchlings have a good start.

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