This lovely Western Hognose is healthy, alert, and feeding reliably and is currently thriving in a secure, 2ft vivarium with plenty of clutter and hides. She is feeding confidently on frozen/thawed prey and showing excellent growth and typical hognose curiosity.
Common Name: Western Hognose
Scientific Name: Heterodon nasicus
Morph: Arctic het albino
Age: CB Late 2025
Sex: Female
Temperament: Typical for the species—generally calm, inquisitive, and known for their entertaining bluff displays rather than true defensiveness
Average Adult Size:
Males: ~14–24 inches
Females: ~28-36 inches
Average Lifespan: 15–20+ years with proper care
Photos taken: 8.2.26
Currently housed in a secure 2ft terrestrial setup with ample clutter, multiple hides, and good security to promote confidence and natural behaviour.
Warm Side: 30–32°C
Cool Side: 22–24°C
Night Drop: 20–22°C
Low to moderate humidity is sufficient; light misting only during shed if required.
Multiple hides (warm and cool)
Plenty of clutter such as cork bark and foliage for security
Shallow water dish
Substrate suitable for burrowing (aspen, lignocel, or bioactive)
Feeding very well on appropriately sized frozen/thawed prey, offered weekly.
Bright, alert, and feeding consistently
Sheds cleanly with appropriate humidity
Excellent example of a hardy, beginner-friendly species
Videos and additional photos available upon request
Collection currently from the shop only. Courier options coming soon—please get in touch if you’d like to discuss arrangements.
This lovely Western Hognose is healthy, alert, and feeding reliably and is currently thriving in a secure, 2ft vivarium with plenty of clutter and hides. She is feeding confidently on frozen/thawed prey and showing excellent growth and typical hognose curiosity.
Common Name: Western Hognose
Scientific Name: Heterodon nasicus
Morph: Arctic het albino
Age: CB Late 2025
Sex: Female
Temperament: Typical for the species—generally calm, inquisitive, and known for their entertaining bluff displays rather than true defensiveness
Average Adult Size:
Males: ~14–24 inches
Females: ~28-36 inches
Average Lifespan: 15–20+ years with proper care
Photos taken: 8.2.26
Currently housed in a secure 2ft terrestrial setup with ample clutter, multiple hides, and good security to promote confidence and natural behaviour.
Warm Side: 30–32°C
Cool Side: 22–24°C
Night Drop: 20–22°C
Low to moderate humidity is sufficient; light misting only during shed if required.
Multiple hides (warm and cool)
Plenty of clutter such as cork bark and foliage for security
Shallow water dish
Substrate suitable for burrowing (aspen, lignocel, or bioactive)
Feeding very well on appropriately sized frozen/thawed prey, offered weekly.
Bright, alert, and feeding consistently
Sheds cleanly with appropriate humidity
Excellent example of a hardy, beginner-friendly species
Videos and additional photos available upon request
Collection currently from the shop only. Courier options coming soon—please get in touch if you’d like to discuss arrangements.
