We have some unknown quantity of little regrets to share in this episode; things we wish we knew before getting our very first hognoses. But perhaps we can help you dodge some of these regrets and mistakes by sharing what we know now!

Listen in and share with us the things you wish you knew about your hognose, or other pets, before you got them!

Get ready, and dont worry! Part of what we try to do this episode is to help unlock the complicated mysteries of hognose genetics! Recessive, incomplete dominant, and dominant... do you know how these different types of genes work? We're saving the topic of polygenics for it's own episode because, trust us- there's more than enough to talk about!

Who knew bedding could lead to such a heartfelt and passionate episode by two snake loving dorks? We did! And here is the proof!

In this episode Tryn Heart and Suzi Moon discuss the substrates that should be avoided at all costs, the substrates we like and use, and even how we can be conscientious about the sustainability of our bedding choices.

For those interested in the link mentioned by Tryn near the end of the episode to learn more about safe soil options, check here:

https://www.thebiodude.com/blogs/the-science-behind-the-soils/the-nitrogen-cycle-and-bioactive-terraria