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jonnyc1988
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
908 Posts |
 Posted - 02/12/2012 : 09:41:52
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Im very excited. Going to be getting my very first Hog next week, so im busy setting up its new home (just a faun for now). I would like to have a desert theme and wondering if its alright keeping them on sand. I know its not advised for other snakes, I wasnt sure whether it would get between their scales or not? fairly sure they live on sand in the wild?
Just think it would be cool being able to see all the trails in the sand where its been.
Thanks. |
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chrisc
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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jonnyc1988
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
908 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2012 : 11:35:11
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| Wouldnt they be able to burrow in sand? |
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chrisc
Old Royal - I Post too much!
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jonnyc1988
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
908 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2012 : 11:39:47
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Thanks for the link, been having a read of all the opinions and to be honest I think I will save the bother and stick with the aspen. saves me buying 2 different types of substrate, and its not worth the risk if anything did happen. Just thought it would be cool to see all the snake trails in the sand.
Cheers for your help. |
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chrisc
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
3326 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2012 : 11:48:55
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i did glance through another thread where someone said they used aquarium sand as play sand can be too salty an you need to feed outside the enclosure all the time.
no problem i will have a look later an see if i can find any more info |
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JanieW
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2279 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2012 : 12:06:56
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We keep Timmy on Megazorb, he loves to burrow in that. Its like tiny balls of paper, soft for little Hoggies
http://www.farmandpetplace.co.uk/products/equine/bedding/wood-pulp-pellets/megazorb-horse-bedding.html |
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Ra, Taiwanese Beauty Snake
Henry, Western Hognose *Missing*
Pippin, Coastal X Diamond Carpet Python
Elanor, Pastel Royal
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Flake, Calico male royal, Eowyn, Arabesque Boa |
Edited by - JanieW on 02/12/2012 12:08:06 |
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jonnyc1988
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
908 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2012 : 12:07:30
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| Yeah i saw that too. Im sure I have seen sand substrate for sale at my local exotics shop. |
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0.1.0 Western Hognose - Hetti CB12
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jonnyc1988
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
908 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2012 : 12:08:51
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| Just checked surrey pet supplies and there is a million different types of sand! so even more confused. Think I will just forget it. Surely there are plenty of sand dwelling snakes kept in captivity that would be fine on sand? Sand boas for example.... |
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0.1.0 Western Hognose - Hetti CB12
1.0.0 Fire Harlequin Crested Gecko - Jasper CB13
0.1.0 Het Kahl Common Boa (bci) - Pandora CB13
1.3.0 Viper geckos
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JanieW
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2279 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2012 : 12:16:03
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Shouldn'e even keep Bearded Dragons on sand..desert sand in their natural habitat packs down like concrete
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Casper 2011 Male Ghost Corn Snake **RIP**
Hoard of Orcs (Dubia Roach Colony)
Pearl & Ivory--African Giant Albino Land Snails
Ra, Taiwanese Beauty Snake
Henry, Western Hognose *Missing*
Pippin, Coastal X Diamond Carpet Python
Elanor, Pastel Royal
Timmy, Western Hognose
Flake, Calico male royal, Eowyn, Arabesque Boa |
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jonnyc1988
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
908 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2012 : 12:37:20
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| Just gonna stick with aspen then. Use a fake cactus or something to at least make it look like the desert lol. I feel like the hognose's colours will look out of place in a jungle set up. |
1.0.0 Pastel Royal Python - Juju CB11
0.1.0 Western Hognose - Hetti CB12
1.0.0 Fire Harlequin Crested Gecko - Jasper CB13
0.1.0 Het Kahl Common Boa (bci) - Pandora CB13
1.3.0 Viper geckos
1.1.0 66% PH Toffee 50% Kayuadi reticulated pythons
0.1.0 Platinum Tiger Reticulated python |
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JanieW
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2279 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2012 : 13:08:52
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| I do think Megazorb is great for Hoggies, and is the colour of sand (grey)I'll snap a pic a little later : |
Peoples Of Middle Earth:
Bert (Staffy) , named after Tolkien's stone Troll
Popeye, African Grey
Gimli (Son Of Gloin), Baby Beardie
Slinky, Baby Royal Python
Fëanor..Baby Mexican Common Boa
Casper 2011 Male Ghost Corn Snake **RIP**
Hoard of Orcs (Dubia Roach Colony)
Pearl & Ivory--African Giant Albino Land Snails
Ra, Taiwanese Beauty Snake
Henry, Western Hognose *Missing*
Pippin, Coastal X Diamond Carpet Python
Elanor, Pastel Royal
Timmy, Western Hognose
Flake, Calico male royal, Eowyn, Arabesque Boa |
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boomslang
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2025 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2012 : 13:16:10
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Most of that stuff is sold as gecko sand etc.Long story short,it's more hassle then just aspen etc etc.
Plus if it's a baby you're getting,id say use paper towels for the first few months. |
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chrisc
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
3326 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2012 : 13:34:50
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have read good stuff about megazorb but not used it myself.
off topic but beardies are fine on sand once 6+ months old an accurate feeders, i used to keep mine on play sand with a load of big bits of sandstone slate.
beardie substrate is one of those never ending discussions, personally i wouldnt use wood chip an a friend uses bark as its too big to be eaten and works well |
1.0.0 burmese python,giblet. 1.0.0 BCI, william. 0.1.0 blue tongue skink, 0.1.0 green iguana, jasmin, 1.0.0 cape house snake, 0.1.0 checkered garter snake
my youtube. http://www.youtube.com/user/pegrocks
incubate 2 campaign
https://www.facebook.com/incubate2 |
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jimmer7
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
661 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2012 : 19:33:29
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| Hi I keep my young hognose on ashen she loves it, I keep it shallow in the hot end getting deeper in the cool end, I also keep a small damp box in there aswel.my faun contains 2 hides 1damp box water bowl, bit of wood and a silk plant. |
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JanieW
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2279 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2012 : 21:49:53
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Was about to take a pi of Timmy's set up, but he's burrowed out of sight..so here he is underneath the Megazorb lol
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Peoples Of Middle Earth:
Bert (Staffy) , named after Tolkien's stone Troll
Popeye, African Grey
Gimli (Son Of Gloin), Baby Beardie
Slinky, Baby Royal Python
Fëanor..Baby Mexican Common Boa
Casper 2011 Male Ghost Corn Snake **RIP**
Hoard of Orcs (Dubia Roach Colony)
Pearl & Ivory--African Giant Albino Land Snails
Ra, Taiwanese Beauty Snake
Henry, Western Hognose *Missing*
Pippin, Coastal X Diamond Carpet Python
Elanor, Pastel Royal
Timmy, Western Hognose
Flake, Calico male royal, Eowyn, Arabesque Boa |
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Lotabob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
5008 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2012 : 22:56:27
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| I love Megazorb too, and I pack it down and it holds burrows too. |
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JanieW
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2279 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2012 : 23:37:39
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| lol Rob, yeppers its perfect for Hoggies..its full of holes where he burrows..must be 5 holes in already in a few hours. |
Peoples Of Middle Earth:
Bert (Staffy) , named after Tolkien's stone Troll
Popeye, African Grey
Gimli (Son Of Gloin), Baby Beardie
Slinky, Baby Royal Python
Fëanor..Baby Mexican Common Boa
Casper 2011 Male Ghost Corn Snake **RIP**
Hoard of Orcs (Dubia Roach Colony)
Pearl & Ivory--African Giant Albino Land Snails
Ra, Taiwanese Beauty Snake
Henry, Western Hognose *Missing*
Pippin, Coastal X Diamond Carpet Python
Elanor, Pastel Royal
Timmy, Western Hognose
Flake, Calico male royal, Eowyn, Arabesque Boa |
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jonnyc1988
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
908 Posts |
Posted - 03/12/2012 : 06:19:29
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Hmmm, might give that megazorb stuff a try. I take it from the name its really absorbant, and easy for cleaning out?
Im getting really excited, should be getting it Saturday. |
1.0.0 Pastel Royal Python - Juju CB11
0.1.0 Western Hognose - Hetti CB12
1.0.0 Fire Harlequin Crested Gecko - Jasper CB13
0.1.0 Het Kahl Common Boa (bci) - Pandora CB13
1.3.0 Viper geckos
1.1.0 66% PH Toffee 50% Kayuadi reticulated pythons
0.1.0 Platinum Tiger Reticulated python |
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JanieW
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2279 Posts |
Posted - 03/12/2012 : 07:08:56
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Its dead easy Jonny, any wee clumps together looks like a pebble lol
You'll love your hoggie, Timmy was out roaming and now burrowed out of sight..real charactors |
Peoples Of Middle Earth:
Bert (Staffy) , named after Tolkien's stone Troll
Popeye, African Grey
Gimli (Son Of Gloin), Baby Beardie
Slinky, Baby Royal Python
Fëanor..Baby Mexican Common Boa
Casper 2011 Male Ghost Corn Snake **RIP**
Hoard of Orcs (Dubia Roach Colony)
Pearl & Ivory--African Giant Albino Land Snails
Ra, Taiwanese Beauty Snake
Henry, Western Hognose *Missing*
Pippin, Coastal X Diamond Carpet Python
Elanor, Pastel Royal
Timmy, Western Hognose
Flake, Calico male royal, Eowyn, Arabesque Boa |
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jonnyc1988
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
908 Posts |
Posted - 03/12/2012 : 07:52:45
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| Yeah, they always seem the most interesting in the shops. always out and about looking busy. Got so many great characteristics as well, turned up nose, hood, black tongue, then theres their "acting" skills lol, fake strikes, huffing and puffing, playing dead (not that I want to promote this behaviour, but it is cool to know). |
1.0.0 Pastel Royal Python - Juju CB11
0.1.0 Western Hognose - Hetti CB12
1.0.0 Fire Harlequin Crested Gecko - Jasper CB13
0.1.0 Het Kahl Common Boa (bci) - Pandora CB13
1.3.0 Viper geckos
1.1.0 66% PH Toffee 50% Kayuadi reticulated pythons
0.1.0 Platinum Tiger Reticulated python |
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Hognose help
