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I purchased two hatchling female Tri-colored hognoses a few weeks ago. I bought them as "proven feeders of unscented pinks." Well, they haven't proven it to me yet. I have tried every trick I have. Cup feeding, live, pre-killed, brained. I was trying to stay away from scenting but I finally scented with an African bullfrog, still nothing. What is the best way, in your opinion, to get these guys to eat?

>>What is the best way, in your opinion, to get these guys to eat?

Although I am making some generalizations from Heterodon, a few weeks may not be enough time for them to settle in.
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how old are they? how long has it been since there first shed? as you found out by scenting that was not the problem . if they are still in good health then you need to give them more time! as you know I have produced a lot of tri- hogs, like 50 or more just last year! and I have never scented to get them to eat. all but 1 from last year ate f/t or live unscented pinkies soon after there first shed. the 1 that did not, I let go for a few months before I finaly opened his mouth and put a dead pinkie in just a bit and he ate it like that for 3 feedings then started aeting on his own after that. time not scenting is the key !!! good luck and feel free to email me or give me a call if you need more help.

JIM

this ones better..

Thanks for the replies. I am just getting a little nervous with these guys. They are so small I wouldn't think they have enough fat reserve to survive. I doubt my husbandry skills are what is causing them to fast because they are in my rack with other tri-coloreds that eat great. What is the perfect temp for them? I am keeping them in a room in the lower to mid 80's.

I keep mine at 75 to 83.