Bajsa surprised us with an unexpected second clutch that turned into a stressful egg binding scare. Here's exactly what happened, how we handled it, and what we learned about dystocia, oxytocin treatment, and why female snakes sometimes produce eggs without mating.
A complete guide to shedding in western hognose snakes — what happens during ecdysis, why humidity matters, how to support a difficult shed, what retained eye caps and tail tip skin mean, and how to read a completed shed for signs of good health.
A complete guide to quarantining a new western hognose snake — why it's essential, how to set up the enclosure, what to monitor daily, warning signs that need a vet, and how long quarantine should actually last.
A practical guide to the essential equipment for western hognose snake care — snake hooks, feeding tongs, thermostats, hygrometers, digital scales, and more. Covers what each item does, why it matters, and how to use it correctly.
Bajsa our western hognose snake laid 20 eggs on May 5th. Here's how we set up the lay box, transferred the eggs, and got them into the incubator. Full details on candling, vermiculite, and what to expect during incubation.
A detailed look at western hognose snake breeding behavior — from pheromone signaling and the breeding twitch to mating locks, gravid development, and the pre-lay shed. Includes a real account of our breeding pair, Bajsa and Albi.
