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I bought a trio of western hognose that "ate rodents.". Well if eating rodents is hissing and feigning death is eating rodents...(Heir pigs! Well hany help to get these guys wanting pinks would be great, I reviewed my husbandy and temps and everything is good in that manner. I am getting ready to pull out the ol' pinky pump soon.

When i started my collection i (thought) i had alot of problem Hog's myself. Hog's can be pain sometimes, i would try putting them in something smaller. When i went from a 15 quart to 6 that really helped. Just some patience and i am sure they will start eating soon. I waited for a few months till mine got on a schedule. To this day i still have one that is a pain and she eats when she wants.

Before you think about pulling out a pinky pump, let me ask you:

How long has it been since you purchased these snakes?
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Genesis 1:1

I had a few problem feeders. I put some tuna juice in warm water and let the pinks soak in the smell. My hogs ate them without hesitation. A few feedings after that they were taking unscented and still are. Hope this helps.

Where are you feeding them? Have you tried in a small deli-cup in the dark, or in a paper bag? Have you tried scenting? There are maltiple threads on hognose feeding here that offer suggestions. Even the most stubborn baby will usually come around. Good luck.
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Greg Jackson