Trying to determine age of western hognose.

[bigsnakegirl785]

When they're that tiny, I generally forgo the Length+Width rule and offer them something that fits a 3.5'-4' long snake at least (so something like a 66 qt tub or a 40 qt if you wanted something shorter - it is also thinner in width but a little longer than the 66 qt). A tub small enough to fit the Length+Width rule for a 6.5" snake isn't going to leave enough room for a temperature gradient.

Make sure to clutter the tub up with lots of hides and fake plants for cover, and with hoggies offer plenty of aspen (or similar bedding) for burrowing.

For larger snakes, custom enclosures are a must, and fitting the Length+Width rule is still 100% doable. If you don't have the room to provide a proper enclosure, then a giant is not the best choice for you. I have also heard of people converting whole rooms or parts of basements to house their giants, which is something I'd love to do in the future.

[Scubadiver59]

And you'll never see them again.

My juvenile Corn, King, Pine, and Hognose stay buried all day and, as far as I can tell, most of the night...and they're kept in a low traffic area.

I'm sure THEY enjoy it, but I sure don't!

Originally Posted by bigsnakegirl785

When they're that tiny, I generally forgo the Length+Width rule and offer them something that fits a 3.5'-4' long snake at least (so something like a 66 qt tub or a 40 qt if you wanted something shorter - it is also thinner in width but a little longer than the 66 qt). A tub small enough to fit the Length+Width rule for a 6.5" snake isn't going to leave enough room for a temperature gradient.

Make sure to clutter the tub up with lots of hides and fake plants for cover, and with hoggies offer plenty of aspen (or similar bedding) for burrowing.

For larger snakes, custom enclosures are a must, and fitting the Length+Width rule is still 100% doable. If you don't have the room to provide a proper enclosure, then a giant is not the best choice for you. I have also heard of people converting whole rooms or parts of basements to house their giants, which is something I'd love to do in the future.