TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction 1
  • Chapter One: Biological Information 3
  • Taxonomy, Origin and Distribution 4
  • Size, Life Span, and Physical Appearance 5
  • Sub – Species of Hognose Snakes 6
  • Quick Facts 8
  • Chapter Two: Hognose Snakes as Pets 11
  • What Makes It a Great Pet 12
  • Temperament and Behavioral Characteristics with other Pets 12
  • Pros and Cons of Hognose Snakes 14
  • Snake Licensing 17
  • Cost of Owning a Snake 20
  • Chapter Three: Purchasing and Selecting a Healthy Breed 25
  • Where to Purchase an Hognose Snake Breed 26
  • How to Spot a Good Snake Breeder 30
  • Characteristics of a Healthy Breed 33
  • List of Breeders and Rescue Websites 34
  • Chapter Four: Habitat Requirements for Hognose Snakes 41
  • Steps on How to Set Up Your Snake’s Enclosure 42
  • Regulating Temperature 45
  • Chapter Five: Nutrition and Feeding 49
  • FAQs about the Nutritional Needs of Hognose Snakes 50
  • Feeding Conditions 52
  • Feeding Amount and Frequency 53
  • Guidelines in Feeding Your Hognose Snake 53
  • Chapter Six: Maintenance for Hognose Snakes 55
  • Spot Cleaning Your Snake’s Enclosure 56
  • Guidelines on How to Clean Your Snake’s Enclosure 57
  • Husbandry Tips 59
  • Illnesses Caused by Unsanitary Living Condition 61
  • Chapter Seven: Dealing and Handling Your Hognose Snakes 63
  • Dealing with Your Hognose Snake 64
  • Taming Your Hognose Snake 66
  • Tips How to Handle and Tame Your Snake 67
  • Chapter Eight: Breeding Your Hognose Snakes 71
  • Sexual Dimorphism 72
  • How to Set Up the Right Breeding Conditions 74
  • Ovulation and Laying 77
  • Incubation and Hatching of Eggs 78
  • How to Become a Successful and Reputable Breeder 79
  • Chapter Nine: Common Diseases and Treatments for Hognose Snakes 81
  • Common Health Problems 82
  • Parasites 82
  • Dehydration 84
  • Dysecdysis 85
  • Vomiting and Regurgitation 86
  • Infectious Stomatitis (Mouth Rot) 87
  • Pneumonia 88
  • Chapter Ten: Care Sheet and Summary 91
  • Habitat Requirements for Hognose Snakes: 97
  • Nutritional Requirements 98
  • Maintenance for Hognose Snakes 99
  • Guidelines on How to Clean Your Snake’s Enclosure 100
  • Dealing and Handling Your Hognose Snakes 101
  • Glossary of Snake Terms 107
  • Index 113
  • Photo Credits 119
  • References 120

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