Extreme Red Albino hognose
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Extreme Red Albino Hognose Snake (Heterodon nasicus) Care Sheet
Quick Facts
| Attribute | Details |
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| Common Name | Extreme Red Albino Hognose Snake |
| Scientific Name | Heterodon nasicus |
| Origin | North America (Plains region) – captive-bred morph |
| Adult Size | 60–90 cm |
| Lifespan | 15–20 years in captivity |
| Activity | Diurnal / crepuscular, mild-mannered |
Behavior
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Small, stout-bodied colubrid; mild-tempered and generally docile.
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Famous for bluffing behaviors: flattening neck, hissing, and mock strikes.
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Typically non-venomous and harmless to humans.
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Burrowing behavior; spends much time under substrate during the day.
Enclosure Requirements
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Tank Size: Minimum 40 liters for an adult
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Substrate: 10–15 cm of aspen shavings, coconut fiber, or loose soil; allows burrowing
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Decor: Hides, logs, rocks; secure lid required
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Humidity: 40–60%
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Temperature:
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Basking: 28–30°C
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Ambient: 24–26°C
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Night: 20–22°C
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Lighting: Indirect or low light; UVB not required but can be offered
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Ventilation: Good airflow
Compatibility
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Best housed singly; non-aggressive toward conspecifics but may fight if confined.
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Avoid housing with other species of reptiles.
Diet
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Carnivorous; feeds primarily on rodents:
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Appropriately sized frozen-thawed or live mice (pre-killed preferred)
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Feed juveniles every 4–5 days; adults every 7–10 days
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Provide shallow water dish for drinking and soaking
Care Tips
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Provide burrowable substrate to encourage natural behaviors.
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Maintain stable temperature and humidity for health and digestion.
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Spot-clean regularly; remove feces and shed.
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Minimize handling during feeding or shedding.
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Monitor health; watch for refusal to eat or abnormal shedding.
Breeding
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Oviparous; females lay 10–25 eggs after brumation.
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Eggs incubate for ~55–65 days at 27–29°C.
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Hatchlings are independent immediately and require appropriately sized prey.
Visual Quick Guide
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🏠 Enclosure: ≥40 L, burrowable substrate, hides
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🌡️ Temp: Basking 28–30°C / Ambient 24–26°C / Night 20–22°C
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💧 Humidity: 40–60%
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🍴 Diet: Carnivorous (appropriately sized rodents)
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🕒 Activity: Diurnal / crepuscular, mild-mannered
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⚠️ Stress: Avoid overhandling; provide burrows and secure hides
Please note: We don't ship live animals. You can order online and choose click and collect, and we will hold it for you.
