Hognose Question

[ruthupton]

Something has been bugging me now, for a couple of months. Never did get to the bottom of it and I'm hoping that someone here can finally explain it to me.

I originally decided to get a snake last July/August. I went to what was supposed to be a reputable breeder and was offered a hognose that had just hatched. I was assured that the breeder would make sure it was healthy and feeding before I was allowed to bring it home, so that I would have no major problems.

I paid a 10% deposit and waited... and waitied... and waited. Acouple of times I contacted the breeder, to be told that the hatchlings were being difficult - not feeding independently.

Anyway, by December I gave up and cancelled the snake. Unfortunately I lost the deposit but...

Thoughts, please???