Hi everyone!
I am not new to snakes, but am currently snake-less. I am going to be getting a Western hognose next week, a species I've never kept before. From all I've read, they are fairly hardy and easy to care for...so I'm not exactly worried. However, I'm in the process of shopping for all the supplies I'll need, and wanted to get some input from more experienced keepers.
I have an 18" x 18" Exo Terra display tank. My additional will be a juvenile (~1 year old) male, and I'm told this is enough space for him.
Other items on my shopping list so far are:
- Thermostat
- Under tank heat mat/pad
- Aspen bedding
- Hide (x2)
- Water dish
What I'm undecided on so far is:
- Is aspen the best bedding, or should I consider Eco Earth instead?
- Should I also get a heat lamp in addition to the UTH? I've read that hoggies are diurnal, so I was thinking of using a 50 or 60 watt bulb for light and a bit of extra heat. I don't want the tank to overheat, though, since it's on the smaller side.
ALSO! Should I plan on feeding in a separate enclosure?
Any insight would be appreciated! Thanks in advance.
(P.S., I tried to include links to all of the items so anybody could point out better alternatives, but apparently I am not allowed to post links as a new member.
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