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I have a female western hognose in my group of 10 that started having a couple sores or raw areas, one on the the left side of her head and one on the right side of her tail. It has now progressed to where several areas on her body there are raised scales with sores underneath. Another hognose in the group has a similar spot on his head. The only way I can describe it is that the scales are raised and the tissue underneath it is very spongy...i.e. it is swollen but gives easily to touch and then springs back. I'm trying to borrow a digital camera to get some photos. If anyone has any ideas, I'd appreciate it.

There is no amount of advice on this forum that will replace an examination by a vet. I would have to say that with these symptons, there is more to it than what a home remedy can cure. Quarantine the animal to prevent any further contamination and get it to a vet.
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It sounds to me like a subcutanius parasite? Do you keep them in dirt? Consult a veterinarian.

try to find a vet as this does not sound like any of the typical problems/illness that occur with hognose. In the meantime:
You need to quarantine/isolate these, ASAP.
Keep them on clean paper towels, not sani chips, sand, carefresh, etc.
If they were mine, I'd be applying neo-sporin with a q-tip as a temporary measure until I got into the vet.
Good Luck and keep us posted