Description
This Albino Conda Western Hognose baby is a striking morph for the intermediate to advanced keeper looking to add a unique, visually stunning snake to their collection. The combination of the albino and conda genes produces a clean, high-contrast pattern on a bright yellow background. We added this morph to our catalog in mid-2024 and have found the breeder to be highly reliable, with consistently positive feedback on animal health and genetics.
Stand-Out Features
- Double-Recessive Genetics: Combines the albino (amelanistic) and conda (super-type) genes for a distinct, high-contrast appearance.
- Proven Feeding Response: This line has shown a reliable feeding instinct on frozen/thawed pinky mice from the breeder.
- Classic Hognose Temperament: Known for being more bluff than bite, with curious and manageable personalities as they settle in.
- Investment Potential: A desirable morph combination with strong interest from both pet and breeding communities.
- Robust Starter Size: Arrives at a healthy size and weight, ready for its new enclosure setup.
Technical Data
| Species | Heterodon nasicus (Western Hognose) |
| Morph | Albino Conda |
| Sex | Unsexed (Probable Male/Female available upon request at time of order) |
| Age | Baby (Born 2024) |
| Feeding | Started on Frozen/Thawed Pinky Mice |
| Weight (measured) | 3.0 oz |
| Genetics | Double Recessive (Albino, Conda) |
Your Questions Answered
Is this a good snake for a first-time owner?
While hognoses are often recommended for beginners, this specific double-recessive morph is better suited for someone with some reptile-keeping experience. Their initial setup and potential for occasional feeding refusals are best handled by a keeper familiar with snake behavior.
What is the difference between ‘Conda’ and ‘Super Conda’?
A ‘Conda’ is a heterozygous animal carrying one copy of the conda gene, displaying a reduced pattern. A ‘Super Conda’ is the homozygous form (two copies) and typically shows a near or completely patternless appearance. This animal is a conda, not a super conda.
How should I set up the enclosure?
Start with a 10-gallon tank with a secure lid. Provide a deep layer of aspen bedding for burrowing, a snug hide on both the warm and cool ends, a small water dish, and an under-tank heater regulated by a thermostat to maintain a warm side of 88-90°F and a cool side in the mid-70s°F.
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