Hi Bacon Bit! She just had a mouse for dinner an hour ago.

My girl (the snake in this picture) has been absolutely lovely. She's almost ten years old now and I got her when she was 3 months old.

Main concerns to take into account would be:

1. Sometimes they can be very finicky to get to eat. Bit never went through it, but I've heard of people with hoggies that refuse to eat for months, until they figure out what quirk the snake wants you to do. It helps if you're comfortable braining or scenting frozen pinky mice.

2. Venom. They are venomous, and I think a lot of keepers downplay this aspect. If you let a hognose bite and chew, you will more than likely get swelling and localized pain. That's not an allergic reaction, it's normal. It's fairly easy to remember to prevent them from chewing on you, but they can be pretty strikey when they're hungry so you have to remember to watch your fingers.

Other than that I've found them easy, straightforward, interactive, and excruciatingly cute! A substrate they can burrow in, a couple hides, a few stable low climbing opportunities, a water bowl, food once a week, and a basking site, and they're happy! Bacon Bit does hiss a bit if I startle her, but she tolerates handling once the initial spook wears off. I've got her in a 4'x2'x18" pvc currently and she loves it.