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Western Hognose Snake For Sale

Western Hognose Snake For Sale. We have for sale baby western hognose snakes for sale at home of reptiles. Western hognose snake (Heterodon nasicus) is one the most popular reptiles pet lovers keep in captivity. They are relatively very easy to carter for, but are classed as an intermediate specie due to being a rear fanged snake which can cause a reaction (similar to a bee sting). Here are some of the highlights of  hognose snake;

• Scientific Name: Heterodon nasicus
  Class: Reptilia
  Domain: Eukaryota
  Family: Colubridae
  Genus: Heterodon
  Kingdom: Animalia
  Order: Squamata

• Captive Bred
• Approximately 7 – 9 Inches In Length
• Adults Can Grow Up To 14 – 24 Inches From Head To Tail
• Feeds mostly on  Toads, Mice

Fun Facts about Western Hognose Snakes

• This Is A Normal Phase  Hognose Snake. This Classic snake Is A Great Beginner Pet!
• These Are Small Loveable Snakes With Friendly Curious Personalities
• Originating From Canada Through The Central United States Even Into Northern Mexico
• Getting Their Names From The Raised Nostrils That Give Them A “pig-nose” look. Albino hognose snake
• With Proper Care And Handling These Snakes Can Live Up To 15 – 20 Years In Captivity

Feeding:

Western hognose snakes uses their upturned snout to burrow through the earth in search of toads which is its principal food. Other food they eat include; frogs, lizards, mice, birds, snakes and reptile eggs. Not dangerous to man, the western hognose snake uses a slightly toxic saliva to help subdue its prey. The venom flows down enlarged rear teeth. They lay as  many as 39 eggs mostly in summer, and  hatch in less than 50 days.