I finally purchased a western hognose from a breeder, which is still at the breeder's shop so I can set up a proper enclosure.



Enclosure: 10 gallon aquarium with screen top and security

clips...



Substrate: aspen (3 inches in depth)



Heat sources: Primary - under tank heat mat (8 Watts)

Secondary - Red 75 Watt Bulb regulated by

thermostat



Furnishings: two small caves (hides - one on cool end, one on

hot), water dish, silk foliage



Misc: digital thermometer and humidity gauge





Questions:



I have researched caresheets online, including Extremehogs.com and hognose.com, as well as expert village on YouTube. Many of these sites have varying information.



1. Is a ten-gal. enclosure small enough for my baby hog?

2. What should be the temperature gradient?



*** I've read mid 70's - 85, as well as mid 80's - 90 ***



3. Is it normal for this snake to not strike prey? My hognose

didn't seem interested when fed with tongs. When the pinky

was dropped, it opened its mouth and began swallowing.



4. How often and for what length of time should I handle this

hognose at this stage of life?



5. I'm nervous about taking care of such a "fragile looking"

animal. I only have experience with a cornsnake and a ball

python purchased as yearlings. Any other advice?











1.0.0 amenalistic (red albino) cornsnake

0.1.0 Royal (Ball) Python

0.0.1 Western Hognose

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