Major League Exotics
Classic
Classic
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This well-started female Classic Western Hognose (Heterodon nasicus) shows the charming natural pattern of tan, brown, and cream blotching over a stout little body — topped off with the upturned, shovel-shaped snout the species is famous for.
Comical, curious, and famously dramatic when they bluff, hognose are one of the most personality-packed snakes you can keep. This female is eating well and ready to go.
At a Glance: Sex: Female | Maturity: Baby | Origin: Captive Bred | Traits: normal
Highlights & Features
- Iconic Upturned Snout: The signature shovel-nose used for digging and rooting.
- Charming Classic Pattern: Warm earth tones in the natural wild-type look.
- Big Personality, Small Package: Famously theatrical bluffers that are all show and no bite.
- Well-Started Female: A reliable feeder ready for a new home.
Care Specifications
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Enclosure Size | Minimum 20" x 10" x 12" for an adult; secure lid (hognose dig and probe). |
| Social Behavior | House individually. |
| Temperature | Warm side 88–92°F, cool side high 70s°F. |
| Humidity | 30–50%; keep substrate on the drier side with a water bowl. |
| Diet | Appropriately sized rodents every 5–7 days; some prefer scenting when young. |
| Substrate & Decor | Aspen or a sandy-soil mix deep enough to burrow, with a hide and low decor. |
Live Animal Shipping & Pickup Information
Temperature-Controlled Overnight Shipping: All live orders ship exclusively via specialized overnight freight to guarantee safe arrival by noon the next day. Shipments are climate-monitored and packed in insulated boxes with heat or cold packs as weather dictates. Note: our live arrival guarantee requires a signature upon the very first delivery attempt.
Local NJ Pickup (Advance Notice Required): Because our animals are kept under strict bio-security protocols at our off-site breeding facility, they are not housed on our main storefront shelves. You are welcome to pick up, but we require advance notice so our team can coordinate the drop-off to our main retail storefront. Alternatively, pickup can be arranged directly at our Northern New Jersey breeding facility. Please contact us after checkout to coordinate your pickup location and time.
Trade Show Pickup: We attend lots of reptile and exotic trade shows throughout the year, and you can arrange to pick up your order with us at a show — saving on shipping. Check our current show listings on our website and contact us after checkout to reserve your animal for pickup at an upcoming event.
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