Cleaning is one of those parts of snake keeping that doesn't get talked about much, probably because it's not the most exciting topic. But it matters just as much as feeding or heating, and how you clean actually depends quite a bit on what your snake is housed on. In our case, our younger snakes […]
How to identify fertile western hognose snake eggs versus slugs, when and how to candle eggs, what clutch size to expect, and how to handle eggs safely in the first hours after laying — including why egg orientation is critical from the moment of collection.
A complete guide to building and setting up the perfect lay box for western hognose snakes — container choice, entrance size, ventilation, substrate mix, temperature and humidity targets, and when to introduce it to a gravid female.
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 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.
