Arctic Sable Het Mai Tai

This listing from Purple Turtle Technologies LLC in Melissa, Texas, features a female Western Hognose (Heterodon nasicus) hatched on June 5, 2025, and currently weighing 45 grams. She is a baby, self-produced by the seller, and not offered as a proven breeder.

Genetically, she is described as Arctic Sable, het Toffee Belly. The Arctic trait is incomplete dominant, while both Sable and Toffee Belly are recessive traits, with Toffee Belly carried as a het in this animal. The seller notes that photos of the parents and clutch mates, along with pairing information, are included further down in the listing, which may help buyers understand the genetic background in more detail. The listing includes six photos, and the seller confirms the exact animal pictured is the one offered.

In terms of feeding, the seller lists live rat as the current food source. The snake is priced at $500 USD, with local pickup listed as the shipping method and the seller noting that Fed Ex Hub shipping to the buyer's nearest hub is included in the price, though the official shipping method field indicates local pickup only. Payment options include credit card and Cash App, and the seller does not ship internationally according to the listing data.

Buyers may want to confirm directly with the seller whether shipping options beyond local pickup are actually available, given the discrepancy between the seller's description and the stated shipping method. It would also be worth clarifying the exact pairing and parentage details referenced in the description, confirming current feeding schedule and prey size, and verifying any additional health or care information not included in this summary.