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
