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Taming a hognose
Hey everyone! Been a couple of months since I've posted or checked on this forum aha. Anyways, I've had my hognose since last September and it took me awhile but I did get him to start feeding consistently (every 3-4 days). I was also told to let the little guy settle in for a bit before trying to handle him. The thing is, I got pretty busy with school and work that I never got around to handling the little guy. I honestly just check on him, change his water, feed him, and stare back at him as he watches me do my homework.
When I realized that I never got around to holding him after he settled in, I tried to reach in slowly and pick him up. He then starts a hissy fit with his flattened head and striking (no open mouth from what I noticed).
I know that Hogs are notorious for bluffing but I was wondering if this will calm down if I start to handle him repetitively? My nephew is also intrigued by my Hog and wants to hold him but I am afraid that something will happen if I don't get the hog used to being handled first. Any help guys?
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