Arctic

Hognose Snake · 0 live listings

Arctic is an incomplete-dominant hognose morph that gives a high-contrast look, with dark blotches on a pale, grayish ground. Two copies make a super arctic, a paler snake again, and arctic is often stacked with other genes.

At a glance

Origin
Captive-bred western hognose
Adult size
Males 15–24 in, females 24–36 in
Lifespan
15–20 years
Housing
3×1.5 ft, deep burrowing substrate
Diet
Frozen-thawed mice
Best fit
First snake, morph breeders
Species
Hognose Snake
Category
Reptiles & exotics
Registries
Clutch identifier
Papers
5 categories
HandlingBluffs, rarely bites
Setup complexitySmall, simple setup
Feeding easeSome need scenting
Beginner fitGood small first snake

Scales follow breed-club and veterinary consensus; individual animals vary. Listings show what each seller has on file.

The tradeoffs, honestly

Arctic hatchlings can resemble other morphs, so parent records matter. Care, lifespan and the mild rear-fanged venom match any hognose.

Common questions

What is a super arctic?

The form with two arctic genes. A super arctic bred to a normal gives all arctic babies; an arctic bred to a normal gives about half.

Can arctic be combined with other morphs?

Yes. Arctic is often paired with conda, albino and axanthic. Ask for the full genetic breakdown and parent photos for any combo.

What health records should come with it?

Ask for a clear fecal and a negative crypto PCR, plus a dated feeding log showing several meals on unscented frozen-thawed mice. A hatch record with the clutch date and both parents ties the snake to its genetics.

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Health tests to ask for
Fecal exam clearCryptosporidium PCR negativeExotics vet exam on fileGenetics report for het claimsHatch or birth record on filePhoto ID on file

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