Superconda het Albino Hognose (Heterodon nasicus)

Common Name: Western Hognose Snake (Superconda; het Albino)
Scientific Name: Heterodon nasicus
Sex: Unsexed
Source: CB

Adult Size: Typically 36–90 cm
Native Range: Central North America (southern Canada through the central USA to northern Mexico)

Enclosure: Escape-proof, well-ventilated viv/terrarium with deep, diggable substrate; minimum 90 × 45 × 45 cm
Heating: Basking zone 28-30 °C; mid-range 24 °C; night drop 20 °C

Humidity: 30–50% with good airflow; keep most of the enclosure dry and offer a slightly damp hide/patch as needed

UVB: Low-level UVB recommended, with shaded areas available

Diet: Appropriately sized mice; once a week

Water: Fresh water bowl available at all times; refresh regularly

ABOUT THIS SPECIES

Western hognose snakes are compact, fossorial colubrids from open prairie and sandy grassland habitats. They’re built to dig, using the upturned “spade” snout to push through loose substrate, so a setup with depth and plenty of cover lets them show more natural behaviour.

“Superconda” is commonly used for a strong pattern-reduction look, often producing a much cleaner, darker appearance than a standard Conda as the snake matures. This animal is also listed as het Albino, a recessive gene it can carry without showing visually, which is mainly relevant for breeding outcomes rather than day-to-day care.

With a secure enclosure, a clear warm-to-cool gradient, and consistent feeding, they’re typically an engaging species to observe as they surface, explore, and vanish back into their tunnels.