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Hi all, my hognose eggs hatched 2 weeks ago and so far as yet the babies have not eaten. I am not concerned yet. I plan on getting a toad for scenting this week. I have only tried to get them to eat frozen thawed thus far. What are the chances they will go for live?

Thank you.
Carole

PS I am not new to hogs but have only bred sporadically. My last clutch was in 2004 and I only had 2 eggs hatch. They both eventually ate but I dont remember the circumstances. I know my female ATE the eggs last year as I saw 2 eggs in there, left her alone til morning when, alas, there were NO eggs.
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Which species of hognose?
Hey are you the same Carole I know thru Uromastyx?
Lindsay Pike

>>Hi all, my hognose eggs hatched 2 weeks ago and so far as yet the babies have not eaten... What are the chances they will go for live?
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Sorry, western hogs. And yes, I am that Carole! Nice to see you here Lindsay!

Carole

PS Liam the ornate uro is doing VERY well.
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>>Hi all, my hognose eggs hatched 2 weeks ago and so far as yet the babies have not eaten. I am not concerned yet. I plan on getting a toad for scenting this week. I have only tried to get them to eat frozen thawed thus far. What are the chances they will go for live?
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Yes, many will eat live pinks. For some hatchlings the movement helps get them interested. In fact some hatchlings will respond to a wiggled or dangled pink better than a still one. Unfortunately though, some others will be terrified of the big giant hand and that method won't work for them. Forceps might help in those cases.
Personally, I wouldn't resort to the toad-scenting just yet.

Hi, thanks for the reply. I will attempt a few more frozen thawed before I go live. And I dont have a toad presently so scenting is not really an option right now. If it comes down to it I can fine one outside and keep it for scenting purposes.

Thanks!
Carole
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