troy,

great post! i very much agree with all that you wrote. thanks for sharing.

with my experience with raising other colubrids over the last couple of decades as a hobbyist, i have had a few problem feeders and a few that had serious health issues for whatever reason. i have also had lots that thrived. i think that is just nature. i very much agree that some might require special attention and techniques. i believe others are born with physical issues that can not be fixed with tweaking husbandry. not all animals are born perfect.

while gregg stated that he has never had a problem feeder, i have had another hognose breeder besides yourself tell me that they have otherwise. i try to listen to everyone and draw my own conclusions

i have been and will continue to try different techniques with this girl. the frustrating part is she eats, just not very frequently. maybe she will take off one of these days and thrive.

jonathan

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