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Lighting, Heating and Humidity for the Hognose Snake
Lighting
A schedule of 12 hours on and 12 hours off is recommended. Although it has not been proven hognoses may benefit from having a UV light fixture in the cage. I use ordinary incacescent bulbs and have had no health problems, but a UV light wouldn't hurt either.
Heating
Daytime tempoeratures should be arounf 82 to 86 degrees with a basking spot provided around 90 degrees. Nighttime temperatures should go no lower than 76 degrees and make sure to still provide a warmer spot at night around 82 degrees.
Humidity
Young hognoses have a tendency for drying out and require a higher humidity level than adults. It is recommended to maintain a relative himidty of 60% to 70% for babies and juveniles. This can be accomplished with the use of a humid hide. Even adults can make do with a humid hide to aid in the shedding process. Westerns do not require such a high humidity level. Just the humid hide box will be enough humidity for them.