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Category: Breeding Season 2024

Follow the exciting journey of our 2024 breeding season! From egg-laying surprises to hatchling milestones, get a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to breed western hognose snakes. Real stories, real snakes—perfect for anyone curious about hognose breeding.

First Feeding Day: How Bajsa and Albi's Hatchlings Did

First feeding day for Bajsa and Albi's 16 western hognose hatchlings. Here's how we approached it and why first feeding matters so much in hatchling development.
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Moving Day: How We Transitioned 16 Hognose Hatchlings to a Rack System

Two weeks after hatching, Bajsa and Albi's 16 hognose hatchlings moved into a rack system. Here's how we set it up, why rack systems work so well for young snakes, and what comes next as we approach first feeding.
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The Arrival of Bajsa and Albi's Hatchlings

After 57 days of incubation, Bajsa and Albi's clutch of 16 western hognose eggs began hatching — including three snow morphs. Here's how pipping works, why we assisted five hatchlings, and how we set up the babies for their first days of life.
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Western Hognose Snake Egg Laying

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.
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Western Hognose Snake Breeding Behavior

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.
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