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Hey everyone, my name is Raven. I live in Ohio. :wavey:
I've only ever owned bearded dragons but am looking to get my first snake very soon. I'm hoping to find a western hognose or sand boa soon. I'd love to hear any advice any of you might have for a beginner like me, not only about hognoses or sand boas, but all snakes. :D
 
Welcome to fauna. Jumping into the snake keeping world is a blast and rather addictive, so be ready to be sucked in.

Advice to give... hmmm... So many things can be thrown out here, from getting the animal you want most rather than settling. Making sure you have a feeder supplier lined up so you don't run into a headache down the road. Make sure you get a good enclosure that is escape proof as both of those snakes are rather small. Definitely feel free to post any questions that come up in the corresponding forum section, as well as do searches as there is a good chance anything you want to know can be found already posted in some form or another.

Have fun.
 
Oh yeah, advice!
Mine: Become acquainted with, and use, the BOI forum. Go for quality, but no matter what, check out your sellers on the BOI first.
 
Hi Raven! Welcome to the forum! All of the above is great advice. This forum is such an awesome place to learn.

I breed East African sand boas, so if you have any questions prior to picking out your first little guy, please feel free to shoot me a PM any time.
 
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