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Important Hognose Question
Stopped by the place and checked out the new hognose that I am going to buy. Was going to get it today but the payment for my credit card hadn't gone through yet (heh heh heh). Anyhow, the hogs they had there seemed to be in good shape, were healthy and active. However, I mentioned to the worker there that I was using ZooMed white reptisand for substrate, and he proceeded to tell me that he dosen't recommend that the hog be kept on just sand alone. He suggested mulch-type substrate instead.
This came as a pretty big surprise/shock to me, as I had already spent like 25 bucks on 2 4.5kg bags of the stuff. I know you aren't supposed to feed them on sand under any circumstances, but I thought it was perfectly fine from what ive read to keep them on it. He also said that sand wasn't their natural habitat anyhow. Am I reading hte wrong posts and care sheets? From all i have read, they are from the southern states and prefer sandy soil to burrow in.
Maybe someone can clear this up for me. I am going back tommorow night to purchase the snake and I will have time to change the substrate and reheat it if necessary! I must say though, the hogs were really friendly, i can't wait to get it here for good...
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