I Stopped Asking Whether Racks or Tanks Were Better. I Started Watching the Snake.

I have kept hognose in small tubs, larger tanks, and more naturalistic setups. What I learned is that the enclosure I thought should be "better" wasn't always the one the snake preferred, and sometimes the snake made that opinion very obvious by simply refusing to eat.

Unlock the full issue

Decision of the Week is included with any Academy membership — Keeper Academy or Breeder Academy. Join either to read this issue in full, plus the whole archive, every week.

Already a member? Log in