I have a western hognose and have had it since the 2007 Daytona reptile expo, in August. He eats religously and is fed once a week hopper mice which he gobbles up. He hasnot shed since I got him. He is a sub adult. checked humidity and temps, all are good. Is it the mice? I know they are not nutritionally ideal but he will only eat them no rats. any advice as to why he has not shed yet? thanks!
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Hognose shed
LinsCubb
Feb 10, 2008 09:42 AM
Replies (3)
99vengeur
Feb 10, 2008 11:16 AM
Hognose don't seem to be big time shedders. I have had mine for almost two years, and in that time my female has shed 4 times and my male only 3 times. Others have also said that their hoggies don't shed as frequently as they would have thought. I wouldn't worry about how often they shed, but when they do shed they don't have any trouble.
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Robert Charvat
1.1 het albino Western Hognose
justinmatthew
Feb 10, 2008 12:04 PM
I second Robert's statement, my hogs shed much less than any of my other snakes. As long as their feeding, I wouldn't worry about it.
reako45
Feb 11, 2008 06:51 PM
My experience w/ W. Hogs (I currently keep 2) has been quite similar to those of the previous 2 posters. I've had my '05 male W. Hog almost since he was hatched, and I think he's only shed 3 or 4 times since then. Overall they're awesome snakes. Hope you enjoy yours.
reako45
