Tricolor Hognose Snakes

Last fall, I added a delightful pair of Western hognose snakes to my collection, and they quickly stole my heart. Recently, I had the opportunity to acquire a pair of tricolor hognoses, and I couldn't contain my excitement. To be honest, I had envisioned them as Western hognoses with a different color pattern, but they turned out to be quite distinct. With their smooth and silky scales, they differ from the keeled scales of Western hognoses, and they tend to be more timid. What surprised me the most was their behavior of rattling their tails when feeling stressed. However, with time and care, I'm thrilled to have earned their trust to the point where I can handle them without triggering their tail rattling. Looking ahead, I can't wait for this pair to reach breeding age next year and share their precious offspring with fellow reptile enthusiasts.