Mai Tai

This listing offers a baby male Western Hognose snake (Heterodon nasicus), named Mai Tai, hatched June 6, 2025 and currently weighing 40 grams. The animal is self-produced by the seller and is described as carrying Toffee Belly (Recessive) and Sable (Recessive) genetics. The listing confirms the photos shown are of the exact animal being offered, with six images provided.

The seller notes that this snake is currently feeding on live rats. No information is given about temperament, and the listing does not describe the snake as proven for breeding, so buyers should not assume breeding suitability. The seller mentions that photos of the parents and clutch mates, along with pairing information, can be found further down in the original listing, which may help buyers better understand the genetic background.

This animal is being sold through an auction format with a starting price listed here as $600 USD. The seller states this is a low-starting-bid auction and that full payment is expected within 24 hours of the auction's close, with no payment plans available. Payment can be made via credit card or Cash App. The snake is located in Melissa, Texas, and shipping is limited to local pickup, with the seller indicating hub pickup only and a flat $50 fee for those without a nearby hub, though this listing's shipping methods are specified as local pickup only. This listing does not ship internationally.

Prospective buyers should confirm the current auction price versus the final bid amount, the specific terms and conditions referenced by the seller regarding payment and shipping logistics, the exact hub pickup arrangements available in their area, and any additional details about the parent genetics and clutch information mentioned but not included in the data provided here.