hognose's sudden temper?

Hogmeister · 03-07-04, 07:58 AM

I've had my male plains hognose for about a month and he's been very docile. Just yesterday, i walked by his tank, and he just hooded, hissed for at least 10 seconds and flopped over feighning death. I thought something might be ailing him so I put on my gloves and checked him. He however, was very docile while i held him. Is he having "mood swings" or just nervous?

snakehunter · 03-07-04, 08:59 AM

Mine do that too, my male will be docile and like a corn some days, and others WATCH OUT. MY female on the otherhand ALWAYS wants to kill me.

Removed_2815 · 03-07-04, 11:22 AM

I've seen it with some of my hogs too. Sometimes they just get spooked and instinct takes over....
Ryan

Auskan · 03-07-04, 05:50 PM

Is he getting close to shedding? If he's blue and his vision is impaired, he might be spooking more easily?

**Andy_G** · 03-07-04, 06:50 PM

...is it not breeding season soon?

Hogmeister · 03-16-04, 08:40 PM

Hey snakehunter, or should i say jacob wine. whats up, this is trey, yes i am now THE HOGMEISTER! . so yours do that too huh?
well, i guess he was just a little spooked. He was fine today. He ate for the fifth time today. well thanx for replying. peace