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Housing the Hognose Snake
Being a small snake you can house an adult in an enclosure about the size of a 20 gallon aquarium, around 24 x 12 x 12 inches. Make sure you have a secure top if using an aquarium. The enclosure should be placed in a low-traffic area of the home to prevent undue stress to these shy little snakes.
As they are shy snakes and like to hide a lot, a good substrate for them is Aspen shavings. These allow the snake to burrow and hide giving it a sense of security. Cypress mulch can also be used with equal benefits. Newspaper and Kraft paper do not allow the snake to burrow, so it is better to use the other two options. The Aspen or mulch should be about 2 inches deep to allow for burrowing. Remember!, No cedar or pine shavings as these are harmful to reptiles.
Always provide a water bowl and fresh water daily. A small bowl that is big enough to allow the snake to soak in without being so deep as to seem like the snake is swimming. A hide box in one corner of the enclosure will give the hognose another option for hiding from its surrounding outside the enclosure. It may not be used as often as the substrate for hiding though.