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06-04-03, 12:15 PM
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New acquisition
Picked this lil girl up. Big '02 W hog. Loved her light colour!
<img src="http://www.members.shaw.ca/vanan/Patches1.jpg">
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Vanan
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"The day I tried to live, I wallowed in the blood and mud with all the other pigs" - C. Cornell
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06-04-03, 02:22 PM
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Location: Southern Ontario, Canada
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Nice one, Vanan! Very pretty.
Simon
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06-04-03, 02:35 PM
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Thinking of pairing her up with this male, when she's older. Whaddya think?
<img src="http://www.members.shaw.ca/vanan/Chubby1.jpg">
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Vanan
The Herp Room
"The day I tried to live, I wallowed in the blood and mud with all the other pigs" - C. Cornell
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06-04-03, 02:39 PM
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Very nice! So whats the story, mild hot or not? I've heard that they do have a rear fang and venome specific for amphibians and I've heard that it is just a tooth designed to deflate frogs so they can be swalloed. Do they have a venome gland or what?
Thanks,
Trevor
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06-04-03, 03:44 PM
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No venom glands. More like toxic saliva. Many differing opinions in these guys. As for me, I'd rather not learn how I would react to a bite. Katt has taken a hit once during feeding and it just itched. Although it didn't get a chance to use his rear fangs, so who knows. IMO, it's like bee stings. You react violently or you don't. THey definitely won't kill ya though! And I have yet to hear of someone losing a limb over a w hog.
I treat them with respect during feeding times. They come at anything they see. I've had to remove my rubber coat tipped feeding tongs from a female, after they went down her throat and inch or two. She just wouldn't let go! Aside from their feeding response, they're not a threat in any way. I take mine out to educational shows.
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Vanan
The Herp Room
"The day I tried to live, I wallowed in the blood and mud with all the other pigs" - C. Cornell
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06-04-03, 03:51 PM
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Nice hogs Vanan! I know you have a huge "thing" for them. I love the little guys. I kind of don't want to admit it...........but I still have never seen one. Only in pics. Gotta love 'em.
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06-04-03, 03:58 PM
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I can bring a couple down for ya to see if ya want. Will have him over at the show side of the whole gig this weekend!
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Vanan
The Herp Room
"The day I tried to live, I wallowed in the blood and mud with all the other pigs" - C. Cornell
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06-04-03, 04:07 PM
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Sounds awsome I always like seeing new things! Thanks man. Oh just to let you know I am bringing a bunch of Desert hairies.
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06-04-03, 04:28 PM
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They are great Vanan, can wait too see more pics 
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06-04-03, 04:32 PM
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Aw man! If only our insect colonies were thriving. I'm thinking of letting go of all the remaining T's Tim.
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Vanan
The Herp Room
"The day I tried to live, I wallowed in the blood and mud with all the other pigs" - C. Cornell
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06-04-03, 05:48 PM
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Location: Louisville, KY
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Interesting info on hognosed snakes:
Hognose.com
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PrimaReptilia
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06-04-03, 05:50 PM
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Location: Southern Ontario, Canada
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Vanan,
That male looks like a great mate for that pretty girl. I hope they do well for you.
I get a kick out of watching the crazy feeding response of my little guy...when he gets the scent of prey he rushes about with his head and neck raised up and mouth wide open, not really striking but more "lunging" at anything that moves. You don't want to get in his way, LOL!
Cheers!
Simon
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06-04-03, 05:57 PM
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Join Date: May-2003
Location: Portland, Or
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WOW! I just picked one up the other day and i love him to death! Great lookin hog there, i cant wait till mine gets nice and big.
Lucas out
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06-04-03, 05:58 PM
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Simon, you got it right man! Watch out during feeding time!
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The Herp Room
"The day I tried to live, I wallowed in the blood and mud with all the other pigs" - C. Cornell
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