Snow Anaconda Hognose Snake
Hognose Snake Color Variations
The Snow Anaconda Hognose snake is one of many western hognose morphs that are available in captivity. They are a beautiful variation of this species that features a light colored body with darker markings.
Hognose Snake Patterns and Colors
A normal western hognose is sandy-colored with parallel rows of darker spots or bars running down their body. There are also a number of color and pattern morphs (variations) that can be found in captivity, including pastel, albino, axanthic, hypo, caramel, snow, and leucistic colors.
Defensive Displays
The Snow Anaconda Hognose has a very interesting defensive display that is akin to other Heterodon species. When threatened they flatten their heads, writhe and release hissing sounds, and “play dead.” This performance is highly convincing, and deters predators from attacking them.
Their defenses can become agitated when they are under stress, so if your hognose exhibits this behavior, it is best to leave them alone until they calm down. They will typically return to their normal behavior after a few seconds.
They are docile reptiles and make great companion snakes for beginners, but they do need frequent interaction with their owners. They do well in a variety of enclosure types, including glass tanks and plastic tubs.
Snow Anaconda Hognose are diurnal and are most active during the day, but they can spend time sleeping in the soil, as they do in the wild. They are also able to hibernate in a burrow when they need to rest during the winter months.
Cheryl Haas –
I bought a baby snow and hatchling albino hognose from them. After several emails about being out of stock of certain hognose, they shipped me a beautiful snow and Albino with zero hassle. It’s been over a month now and both the snow and the albino hosnose are eating and growing like weeds. I will definitely be purchasing through them again.
Heather Kirstein –
Ordered 3 different hoghs from this company. First time ordering online and the hogs were all very lively and happy when they arrived. It’s unfortunate what happened to some others with shipping. Everyone is at the mercy of the shipper once it leaves the breeders hands. Mine were a day late, but it wasn’t their fault. The babies were all good and are settling in nicely. Thanks guys!
Aj Biddle –
This was my first experience in odering a snake by mail. Boabay maintained quick and helpful communication throughout the transaction. My hognose was packed very carefully and arrived safely ahead of schedule. They even made sure to check the weather in my area to optimize the best possible day for shipping. Will definitely do business again in the future.