male vs female

[ottawaguy]

Quick question....if i was to buy one snake (as opposed to a pair), say a hognose...would there be any reason to choose one sex over the other?
Thanks...Dave

[lolaophidia]

With Western Hognose, the females will get much bigger than the males, so size of caging and feeding requirements will be larger. My little male would be happy in a 10 gallon tank (or a sweater box tub), but his mate would need a 20 gallon (or a blanket box tub). The male I have is around 24 inches and the female is about 34-36 inches. Both are adults.

[gonesnakee]

In the future if you ever decide to part with your snake or decide to breed, it would be better to get a female. An older female is worth more than a male & it is easier to buy a young male to grow up to breed to an already older female than the other way round. Mark

[ottawaguy]

Thanks for the advice Lora & Mark, I would like to get a pair but should i decide to breed them, i would want an unrelated pair...right?. Anyway i told the breeder that i might want a pair if unrelated. Was told that all have been line bred so somewhat related. Was asked which sex i would want if i only wanted one. Wasn't 100% sure, but good to go now...Thanks , Dave