I have a ball python at this time,and I am now looking into getting a hognose but I have a few ? for the expireanced. are they agressive and will they eat mice like my ball are do they only eat toads .(I heard this ) and also can some one point me to a repidable breader
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looking into getting a hog nose
tomsymon
Jul 18, 2004 01:34 PM
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thesensei
Jul 21, 2004 06:32 PM
Hognoses are great snakes. No, most are not aggressive at all. The only time I have ever seen them try to bite was if I smelled like food and they were hungry. As long as you get a captive bred Western Hognose (not Eastern or Mexican), you shouldn't have a problem with feeding f/t mice. They ae renowned for being difficult feeders, but most of those problems can be solved using the many techniques you can find by searching this forum. Overall, they are hardy snakes, great personality, and fun to watch.
There are many good breeders - just do some looking. I haave had good experiences in the past with XTrememereptiles.com, and their prices are generally good.
Good luck with your hogs...you'll love 'em!
thesensei
Jul 21, 2004 06:33 PM
Sorry...it is Xtremereptiles.com, I added an extra "me"!
