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Colubrid?Unsexed3d ago

Baby Tri-Color Hognose Snakes

$250Available

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This animal

Sex: ?Unsexed
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Origin: Acquired stock
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Listing ID: PAULS-COOL-3356

Temperament & handling

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Disposition

Colubrid — Beginner-friendly

Handling

Handles well once settled; expect quick movement.

Adult size

3 – 5 ft

Active, alert and curious — fast-moving but rarely defensive.

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Genetics

0 visual genes

Diet & feeding

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Prey

Mice

Prey size

Slightly wider than the body

Frequency

Every 5 – 7 days

Last fed

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Voracious feeders — a tight-fitting lid is essential.

Typical care for this species

General colubrids guidance, not this animal's current setup. Ask the seller how it is kept now.

Enclosure

Front-opening terrarium

Starter enclosure

10 gal

Substrate

Aspen bedding

Adult enclosure

20 – 40 gal

Warm side

85 – 88°F

Cool side

75°F

Humidity

40 – 50%

Secure lid — colubrids are accomplished escape artists.

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Is it feeding reliably, and on what?
Clean, complete sheds and clear eyes?
Hatch date, weight and current length
Feeding and shed records

From the breeder

The tri-color hognose snake ( Xenodon pulcher ) is a small, rear-fanged venomous colubrid native to South America (including Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia). Physical Characteristics Size: Females grow to about 24 inches (61 cm), while males stay smaller at 18 to 20 inches (46–51 cm). Appearance: They feature a stocky body with smooth scales and a signature upturned rostral (nose) scale used for burrowing. Coloration: They display vibrant bands of red, black, and white or cream, acting as Batesian mimicry of venomous coral snakes. Behavior & Temperament Defense: When threatened, they flatten their necks, hiss, and make bluff strikes, though unlike North American hognose snakes, they do not play dead . Venom: They are rear-fanged venomous, meaning they need to chew to inject venom. The venom is medically insignificant to humans, typically causing mild local soreness or swelling unless an allergic reaction occurs. Handling: They are generally squirmy, active, and prefer not to be handled heavily compared to other species. Ownership & Care Lifespan: They live for about 7 to 8 years in captivity.