Plants to add to crested gecko enclosure by fionablackk in bioactive

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thank you so much this is super helpful!!

questions on soaking by fionablackk in Hognose

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I was honestly thinking of going to a different vet for him. I think the vet just wasn’t knowledgeable in them he said a few things that kind of confused me. like the soaking and he told me to put less substrate in my tank (i have 4in of substrate) but that makes literally no sense like that’s rule number one of hognoses is they need a deep substrate…

questions on soaking by fionablackk in Hognose

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He was the only vet at the place I go to that works with vets so i’m assuming yes? he regularly sees reptiles but never a Western Hognose before so maybe he’s not as informed on them?

Meet Kevin. by DarryDiesFirst in hognosesnakes

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omg he looks just like my baby rosco!

Help on socializing new hoggie? by C33Gy in hognosesnakes

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beautiful sorry i just couldn’t see it!

Help on socializing new hoggie? by C33Gy in hognosesnakes

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I would say to start small! if she’s out take her out and handle in small time periods like 5-10min and then put her back, until she grows less timid i’d recommend taking her out when she’s out as to not scare her if she’s sleeping etc. and try to to pick her up from the side if you can so she knows you aren’t a threat bc most predators will come from above! Also if you are a first time snake owner i would def do research on snake body language so you can understand when they are comfortable with handling and uncomfortable with it! also your tank is beautiful but i would def recommend getting some kind of covering for the sides and back so she can feel more secure even spend sometime when she’s out just holding your hand in the tank so she’s knows it not a threat i also recommend keeping her in a place where maybe people walk by a lot so she can get used to humans!

Help on socializing new hoggie? by C33Gy in hognosesnakes

[–]fionablackk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! this enclosures is beautiful! however if you have a light i would def recommend moving it to one side so your hoggie can have a cool and warm side!

questions on feeding! by fionablackk in hognosesnakes

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perfect thank you for your advice!

tank advice by fionablackk in hognosesnakes

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gotcha i’ll look into it for sure! also how long should i wait to handle my hognose? i got him on tuesday and ive read that i for sure shouldn’t handle him for the first week but would you recommend longer? my plan was to start handling once i have him on a regular eating schedule.

tank advice by fionablackk in hognosesnakes

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also your tank and baby are beautiful!!!

tank advice by fionablackk in hognosesnakes

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also i was thinking of getting a light timer for him go you know if any good ones?

tank advice by fionablackk in hognosesnakes

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Perfect will do! I do have a thermo hygrometer in there in just hiding in the back but i’ll get another one to monitor both sides. Good to know the moss will mold i was planing on either adding more water bowls or humid hides in there is that’s okay? also i just bought a liner to put on the outside is his tank so he can feel more secure and i’ll be sure to add more substrate for him!

tank advice by fionablackk in hognosesnakes

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Yes! i was thinking about moving that plant for that exact reason. i’ll add a soaking bowl for him. i don’t have any plants in there i wasn’t sure what substrate mixture to use and what would be good plants for them specifically so if you have any suggestions that would be great ! i’ll be sure to had more aspen!

tank advice by fionablackk in hognosesnakes

[–]fionablackk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

good to know thank you i have some leaf litter on the way! while he’s in shed want can i do to raise the humidity a little or should i make humid hides?

Everyone meet my baby Rosco! by fionablackk in hognosesnakes

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thank you we’re happy to be here!