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  1. 07-07-2007, 05:27 PM #1
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    tri-colour hognose

    does anyone here have experience with tri-colour hognoses?
    they're a different species from western hognoses and I wonder how different they really are
    I know they need more humidity, but what about personality and feeding?
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  2. 07-07-2007, 05:33 PM #2
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    Re: tri-colour hognose

    Do you have a scientific name for this species, Rhea?
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  3. 07-07-2007, 05:53 PM #3
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    Re: tri-colour hognose

    Tri-color Hognose Snake, Lystrophis pulcher

    DESCRIPTION
    These snakes originate from Argentina, and are quite different from our North American Hognose. The young require Lizard scenting to get them started on pinky mice, unlike native hognose which feed mostly on toads and frogs. Tri-Color hogs are a very prolific snake, and can lay up to 4 clutches of eggs a year! Males are a good deal smaller than females, approximately 20 inches long, females can exceed 30 inches.

    The above was gleaned from two websites. Below, find a link for a comprehensive care sheet.

    The care and maintenance of Lystrophis
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  4. 07-07-2007, 06:00 PM #4
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    Re: tri-colour hognose

    KITKAT, somebody's been doing their homework!
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  5. 07-07-2007, 06:03 PM #5
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    Re: tri-colour hognose

    I wanted a tricolor, but could not afford it! Besides, it would take space I need for garters!
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  6. 07-08-2007, 02:47 AM #6
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    Re: tri-colour hognose

    yeah
    that's the site I got most of my info from
    I was hoping someone here had direct experience with them
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  7. 07-20-2007, 03:22 AM #7
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    Re: tri-colour hognose

    Quote Originally Posted by adamanteus View Post
    KITKAT, somebody's been doing their homework!
    Ha ha
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  8. 07-28-2007, 11:04 PM #8
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    Re: tri-colour hognose

    thats kool i want one, all i have is a common garter
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  9. 07-29-2007, 03:14 AM #9
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    Re: tri-colour hognose

    I like me western hognose a lot
    these tri-coloureds are a different species though abnd their general personality could be totally different
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