Thanks Gregg.



We do agree on that. Prey type does change as they grow and what they key in on (what is available to them locally).



But that does not cover why most neonates take to rodents quickly and a few do not.



If you could identify which ones are picky, by genetics, or build or health, that would make it easier. But it seems in overtly healthy individuals are often times picky.



I am basing my opinion with other reptiles I have worked with. And have produced large numbers of. Take Greybands and pyros, Both of which are suppose to be problematic(lizard feeders)



Yet, when I modified their conditions, I have very very few that would not take rodents right off. Will this work for hognose, I don't know, but has so far for me.(not big numbers)



I mentioned something about, how come folks hatch eggs, then take the neonates out and set them up in conditions that are way different then what they hatched in. To me, that is a good question and a good place to start. Lets talk about this please.



This would be a great conversation.



In the field yesterday, I saw the first signs of activity, tracks by a burrow. But no snakes yet. Will look again in a week or so.



Their enviornment, is so so dry and only going to get dryer before the rains start. Which is interesting, they reproductive activity takes place between now and the rains.



Their neonates hatch, after the rainy season. Hmmmmmmmmmmm.



When I bring up something, there is good reason, its normally about something I read here that is questionable, To me. They are all good subjects of conversation(what this board is for).

Yet for Too many of you, its not good, and thats normally because you do not understand theres a problem, or your are prejudiced. You know, we do it this way, cause we do it this way. Which normally has little to do with the animals, and a lot to do with the keepers.



This dang thing I have against "recipe" husbandry, has nothing to do with reading how to keep these animals, or right or wrong. ITs all about losing track of what the subject is, the "recipe" or the animals. Most(many) here, thing the "recipe" is all important, and its simply not. The animal is what is important and the subject of the recipe/s.



THe big problem is, if anyone(me) questions the recipe, they are precieved as attacking the author. Which is totally wrong. Its not about the author/s, its about the subject, The hognose.



The problem here(and many forums) is people again confuse conversation. Whether its an attack of them(not) or to question husbandry(yes). So they attack me, all I ask is, question the content, its not about me, or you-alls, its about the animals and about their husbandry. Its also not about right or wrong. No offense, but we all are wrong most of the time, so why all the sensitive behavior. But again I rant. Thank you for not taking it personal. It IS about the hognose. Best wishes

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