Arctic Sable Het Mai Tai

This listing is for a baby female Western Hognose (Heterodon nasicus) offered by Purple Turtle Technologies LLC, a verified seller based in Melissa, Texas. Hatched on June 5, 2025, this snake is self-produced and currently weighs 45 grams. The seller confirms that the photos shown are of the exact animal being offered.

Genetically, this hognose is described as Arctic Sable, het Toffee Belly. Arctic is noted as incomplete dominant, Sable as recessive, and the Toffee Belly trait is carried heterozygously as a recessive gene. The seller mentions that additional photos of the parents and clutch mates, along with pairing information, can be found further down in the original listing. This animal is currently feeding on live rats, according to the seller, though no statement is made about feeding history or reliability beyond that.

This snake is not listed as a proven breeder and is not marked as a pet-only animal. It's being offered as a single individual at a price of $500 USD. Shipping details in the listing mention Fed Ex Hub delivery as included in the price within the seller description, though the structured shipping information lists local pickup as the method, so buyers should clarify directly with the seller which shipping arrangement applies to this particular animal. Payment can be made via credit card or Cash App.

Prospective buyers may want to confirm the exact shipping options and any associated costs, the snake's current feeding schedule and consistency, further details on the pairing and parents referenced in the listing, and any care or handling notes the seller can provide before finalizing a purchase.