Arctic Sunburst (Paradox)

This listing is for a female Western Hognose (Heterodon nasicus), described as an Arctic Sunburst Paradox, produced by Purple Turtle Technologies LLC, a verified seller based in Melissa, Texas. The snake is a 2025 baby, hatched June 7, 2025, currently weighing 48 grams, and the seller confirms the exact animal pictured across six photos.

Genetically, the animal is listed as combining Albino (recessive), Arctic (incomplete dominant), and Sable (recessive) traits, with "Paradox" noted in the title, suggesting a visual anomaly relative to the expected genetic outcome, though no specific pattern description is given beyond the name Arctic Sunburst. The snake is currently feeding on live rats. It is not marked as a proven breeder, and the listing does not indicate it is intended as a breeding animal or pet specifically.

The seller notes that additional photos of the parents, pairing information, and clutch mates can be seen further down in the original listing, though those details are not included in the supplied data. Shipping to the buyer's nearest FedEx hub is mentioned as included in the price according to the seller, but the listing's shipping methods field lists only local pickup, so buyers should clarify directly with the seller which shipping option actually applies. Payment can be made via credit card or Cash App.

The animal is priced at $750 USD, with the seller located in Melissa, Texas. Prospective buyers should confirm the exact shipping arrangement given the discrepancy noted above, ask for clarification on the specific visual traits associated with the "Paradox" designation, verify current feeding history and growth since hatching, and confirm any details about the parent pairing that the seller references in the full listing but are not included here.