How to Handle a Hognose Snake

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  • Clint gives a little fun information about and demonstrates proper handling techniques for the western hognose snake (Heterodon nasicus).

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  • @pyromen321
    @pyromen321 5 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    The first time my hognose nuzzled into me, I actually freaked out a bit. I hadn't really touched or felt his nose before then, so I had no clue that western hognoses' hog noses are super hard and feel kind of like a combination of a fingernail and a callus. Once they do it to you a few times and you build up some trust, it becomes plain adorable.

    • @olyvia1380
      @olyvia1380 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      a hognose... *plain* adorable? i smell a pun

    • @youtubelu622
      @youtubelu622 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      plains adorable

  • @madisonoko2854
    @madisonoko2854 6 ปีที่แล้ว +210

    I just can't get over how adorably nerdy you are with reptiles

  • @lanif.6411
    @lanif.6411 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    This guy is the reason I got a hog nose...
    I used to be terrified of snakes. Deciding to get one was the best decision I’ve ever made.

    • @chasityrenee6729
      @chasityrenee6729 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      My little hognose, Nope, just came today and I'm already in love. The name Nope is because that's what the entire family said when I started introducing them to snakes about a year ago. Clint, Emily&Ed of Snake Discovery and Adam Wickens of WWR helped my husband and kids conquer their fear of reptiles in general, but especially snakes. We've slowly worked our way up from cresties to beardies to hoggies😆 and they're so much easier, more rewarding and less dangerous than "common" pets like cats and dogs.

  • @ladislaofigueroaiii6333
    @ladislaofigueroaiii6333 6 ปีที่แล้ว +229

    U are literally one of the best reptile channels

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      That literally made my day. Thank you so much! :)

    • @TheGamingGhost-os3qz
      @TheGamingGhost-os3qz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I agree Clint has the best reptile channel ever !!!

    • @DaybirdAviaries
      @DaybirdAviaries 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed

    • @BoamanAmerican
      @BoamanAmerican 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I Agree. Clint is my 2nd Favorite pet Reptile TH-camr.

    • @oogway9895
      @oogway9895 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      No...
      THE BEST reptile channel

  • @sagesayshi
    @sagesayshi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Okay this is now my most favorite channel this guy is so happy and entertaining and also I have wanted a hognose for so long and this is actually so informative

  • @janedeaux7385
    @janedeaux7385 6 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    This video really made me more interested in hognoses. I've always thought they were cute, but typically the ones I've seen videos of have been very small and hated being handled. Seeing an older and larger one that isn't consistently trying to strike really makes me want one a lot more. She looks pretty chill.

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      They're amazing! Just spectacular! Make sure you get one that is captive bred (unless you have a ready supply of toads).

    • @janedeaux7385
      @janedeaux7385 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yeah feeding toads doesn't sound fun, luckily I know of at least two really good breeders nearby me that I could likely get one from!

    • @BulldogBadger
      @BulldogBadger 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I have an older one that loves to be handled, a little hissy to get out sometimes but super doclile as soon as you have a hold of him

  • @hippiechef3336
    @hippiechef3336 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Oh my gosh...THANK YOU!!!! Not 10 minutes ago I was handling my dream come true..my first stake! A beautiful Male western hognose I just got about a week ago! Hes become the apple of my eye. Getting used to handing him..finally getting over that initial shock of his hisses and boops..and as he nestled in my arm I definitely felt the wiggly nose digging where it touched my body and had the thought he might be trying to chew. I'm so glad you covered that. Now I know hims just burrowing! I just love my time with him. Hogs have my heart for sure. Snakes with personality!

  • @albinopickle4789
    @albinopickle4789 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have the best channel and I mean the best

  • @koragoddard8869
    @koragoddard8869 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I'm seriously considering getting a hognose so I've been looking through TH-cam videos and this is so incredibly adorable, sent this to my parents to hopefully get them on board😆😅

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thank you! They are so cute, aren't they? Let me know what your parents think :)

    • @chilipot3586
      @chilipot3586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same got my dad slightly on board so I'm getting one Sept 5th

  • @prestonyates8003
    @prestonyates8003 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    This channel is going places. I can just tell.

  • @Upper_echelon_exotics
    @Upper_echelon_exotics 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Alternate title : Clint geeking out over how cute hognose snakes are.
    The burrow into your hand thing scared me the first time I held my hognose. I thought he was gonna bite. Then I realized what he was doing. It made me jump a little but I didn't drop him fortunately.

  • @caylabrown5550
    @caylabrown5550 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    "Well they don't walk so well" LMAO

  • @futuristicgarbage714
    @futuristicgarbage714 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great friend!!! Thank you!! Hognoses are my favourite snakes!

  • @BulldogBadger
    @BulldogBadger 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a Hognose so love to watch videos on them 👍 please keep the updates on yours coming

  • @itzbreanna1153
    @itzbreanna1153 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awww! Love the content!! You're videos are the best! Little snek is cute

  • @evahrivnakova9374
    @evahrivnakova9374 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    "They have chew on you for a minute"
    .. my 25 gram baby boy got to bit me with teeth in less than 5 secs when I was putting him aside for enclosure cleaning 🤔 ..
    It itched for about 20 minutes and kinda lost sense/feeling in a finger or those 20 minutes but there wasn't swelling so ima good and I know that I am not alergic to their venom what is good since I am gettin 3 more babies this week 🤣

  • @eaterofants9588
    @eaterofants9588 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've fallen so much in love with hognoses (not just because og your videos, but they have played a part). I've always found snakes fascinating, but preferred lizards, but these ones just appeal to me so much more?? Also props to you for actually featuring an adult hognose - most other videos showcase very young ones in their grumpy teenage years. Darkside is a lovely lady.
    I very much hope I can get my first snake, and one with a tiny little shovelnose, soon. Better start watching your 'how to convince parents'-video on repeat ;)
    Until then, I assume there is a video coming on hognose specifically since they were featured in the '5 great pet snakes' video(?). I'm looking very much forward to that and any other videos from you. You are truly one of the best reptile channels out there :D

  • @marandathompson6367
    @marandathompson6367 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved this video. I just found your channel and I'm already hooked. I can't wait to see more videos from you. :)

  • @louisbank4824
    @louisbank4824 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You deserve so much more subs

  • @tensonstar7641
    @tensonstar7641 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your channel! I have 2 bearded dragons and just got a hatchling crested gecko. I dream of having a hog nose ❤️. Looking forward to future videos

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! You have picked wisely, and you have good dreams!

  • @MoonGba
    @MoonGba 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I loved the video, saludos desde México!

  • @KnifeCrazzzzy
    @KnifeCrazzzzy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your demeanor!

  • @Upper_echelon_exotics
    @Upper_echelon_exotics 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so excited!!! Klaus ate his 3rd mouse! Now I can hold him a little! So happy!!!💜

  • @billysmith5409
    @billysmith5409 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this guy!

  • @ashkii9452
    @ashkii9452 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how excited he is it's cute lol

  • @jurassicblaster2812
    @jurassicblaster2812 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey you are awesome your so cool I love your channel

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! We are having a great time making these videos. We hope they help :)

  • @firemedic5100
    @firemedic5100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've only seen one in the Houston Area, but I used to handle them all the time in west Texas. I have been envenomated by one that bit my thumb. That's when I found out they did indeed have fangs. I had a stinging and burning thumb that swelled a little for a couple of days, and then was fine. I have seen them play dead which is fun to watch.

  • @azush1055
    @azush1055 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Do you have any eastern hognose snakes? By the way she is a beautiful snake. Their little nose is so cute

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Not yet, but I am considering one. They are so beautiful! I'm still doing my homework on them :)

    • @azush1055
      @azush1055 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Clint's Reptiles cool

  • @MiscellaneousMcC
    @MiscellaneousMcC 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Question here about Hognose feeding. I have seen many videos on these wonderful snakes but have never actually seen anyone feed them toads. Is this more of an issue with sourcing feeder toads? Or is there another reason?
    Love your videos! New subscriber here and happily making my way through all of them.

  • @laylailani
    @laylailani 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So I’m getting a western hognose snake and I was wondering what it feels like if it were doing a little tag and how to avoid that

  • @lhamaseveramenteirritada9760
    @lhamaseveramenteirritada9760 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Instructions unclear, my snake clipped into the backrooms

  • @faithedavisjordan2710
    @faithedavisjordan2710 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How often should you handle a hognose snake/take them out of their enclosure to properly get them accustomed to being handled?

  • @serenapudelski3958
    @serenapudelski3958 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Still in the acclimation period with my first Hognose. I got him last Wednesday. How long til he won’t be nervous with me? When can I start desensitizing to handling?

  • @austinpowers1885
    @austinpowers1885 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You're like Emilio Estevez if he were a very enthusiastic snake expert

  • @essexhognose1808
    @essexhognose1808 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Cool Hognose

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Is that your hungry little guy in your picture?

    • @essexhognose1808
      @essexhognose1808 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Clint's Reptiles it's my old Hognose
      My current lot are not so keen on the camera and won't stay still when out.
      I agree on the feeling the hard nose and thinking it's them biting or starting to chew on you

  • @javiertrujillo7160
    @javiertrujillo7160 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should do a ranking video on the leg less lizard

  • @jeffreyadamo
    @jeffreyadamo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope someday we get a video on the Madagascar giant hognose

  • @jakkkungzzz
    @jakkkungzzz 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have a male ball python right now and he is an absolute pleasure- i'm been looking into what i should get for my second snake, and i really want a female western hognose. they're so precious

  • @tessaburk6280
    @tessaburk6280 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any advice for someone wanting to get into breeding snakes?

  • @BigD15
    @BigD15 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! And I was wondering what your Hog’s paint job is?

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My hogs are both wild-type coloration. One is very light and the other very dark. Just natural variation.

  • @alexb4185
    @alexb4185 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really would like a western hog nose, I have a bearded dragon (he’s 3, I’ve had him for 3 years), I know snakes and lizards are different, but would you say their easier or harder than a Beardie? Thnx 💖

  • @mack4392
    @mack4392 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This man is so adorably nerdy.

  • @belongingembodied77
    @belongingembodied77 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What about handling babies that are more active and slide more to the side than forward?

  • @Beccavantizle
    @Beccavantizle 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Cute!

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aren't they wonderful??

    • @harrismerckle2771
      @harrismerckle2771 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Clint's Reptiles I’m getting a baby hog nose have any tips on what do feed it?

  • @KC2Sunshine
    @KC2Sunshine 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When my hoggie "strikes" me, I just call it aggressive booping 😂😂😂

  • @DaybirdAviaries
    @DaybirdAviaries 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    No tie? Is this one of your first videos?

  • @calebbillodoux4719
    @calebbillodoux4719 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a group of those. My wife thanks they look like Benedict Cumberbatch and she loves them.

  • @rounddcat
    @rounddcat 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seeing as you've done a collab with them, do you think Snake Discovery is a good breeder to get snakes from? Or is there anyone else you'd recommend? I'm still deciding on whether to get a hognose or a garter, and it would be my first snake.

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think Emily would be a fantastic choice. I also recommend Don's Garters and Great Basin Serpentarium.

    • @rounddcat
      @rounddcat 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ClintsReptiles
      Thank you!! I absolutely love the positivity and good vibes you emit in videos.

  • @brennencanfield4856
    @brennencanfield4856 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can you keep Eastern Hognose snakes? I don't know if there are any breeders that breed them.

    • @yukkikatsuki3341
      @yukkikatsuki3341 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brennen Canfield its possible but i know they are much more difficult to keep. They tend to be very picky about their food and may never take an unscented rodent they are also known to be a good bit more tempermental

  • @robertbektas1810
    @robertbektas1810 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Um when do you think you'll upload again

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We're still figuring out which day is best, but we will be releasing a video every week from now on!

  • @silly_simp1022
    @silly_simp1022 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why didn't you tell about the black belly and your snakes look so cute and cool!
    😍😍😍😍😻🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍

  • @jameschristiansson3137
    @jameschristiansson3137 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Almost accidently stepped on an eastern hognose once. That snake looked huge. Too bad it's hard to keep an eastern, that impressive size is impressive.

  • @rebecca-wj6nc
    @rebecca-wj6nc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2:20 you're a pleasant little creature too 😂

  • @benanimatesandgames
    @benanimatesandgames 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've always loved snakes but I have only had one which was a mexican kingsnake who I named scott and he went missing after like a month and was never found rip

  • @ONeilYu
    @ONeilYu 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Where would you recommend buying one from

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Any good breeder. You definitely want to buy one that is captive bred, or it will probably only want to eat toads.

  • @albertofonrougediaz6154
    @albertofonrougediaz6154 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m a simp for Clint

  • @Martinawhoops
    @Martinawhoops 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My hoggy has the exact same colouring! If you havent managed to handle your hoggy for a while will you be able to start handling them again when they get grumpy? I feel like a bad hoggy mum please help

    • @AlexaBellaMuerte
      @AlexaBellaMuerte 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      What do you call this hognose? I'd love one with a black underside

  • @lpsjade5508
    @lpsjade5508 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ironically my hognose snakes name is halo, but she bites alot (also she bit me and my hole hand swell up pretty bad ) does anyone know how to make your snake less... bitey..?

  • @nibberlit-1767
    @nibberlit-1767 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can I buy snakes?

  • @BriceTooNice
    @BriceTooNice 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mine is a tiny baby and still scares me with bluff strikes

  • @catief1031
    @catief1031 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Yeah, I call my hognose my Grumpy Snake. Sometimes he hisses at me, sometimes he hisses at his food and then refuses to eat it :p
    Btw, what kind of morph is your Darkside? She's a beaut.

    • @elamoore7897
      @elamoore7897 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think shes a sable but I'm not sure

  • @dragonangel8010
    @dragonangel8010 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    im thinking about getting a hognose, spotted python or corn snake as my first one

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You have good taste!

    • @dragonangel8010
      @dragonangel8010 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      not really I just did a lot of research and I feel they are the ones I could care for the best for I wouldnt want to hurt them because im not capable of caring properly

  • @Shuckabruh
    @Shuckabruh 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a young hognose who burrows a lot and if I try to handle him he gets very moody and strikes even though I've handled him a fair amount of times I'm not sure what to do with him :(

  • @Upper_echelon_exotics
    @Upper_echelon_exotics 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just learned something about hognose snakes that's not usually mentioned...they kinda stink.
    I don't really think it's a bad smell though. Just different.

  • @kaytk1762
    @kaytk1762 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why do you measure snakes in inches?
    Because they have no feet. I found this somewhere.

  • @paulclark6458
    @paulclark6458 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    not rely venoms' it toxic salvia I love vids m8 keep them comeing

  • @mall3328
    @mall3328 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Aww, I really liked the video, but was so disappointed that there wasn't more :/

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Don't fret, we will have a full video on hognose snakes in the near future!

  • @Upper_echelon_exotics
    @Upper_echelon_exotics ปีที่แล้ว

    Yup...my 4th hognose tried to eat my finger today. I think she's hitting a growth spurt! She's living up to the hog part of her name! Lol 😂

  • @jerelineee
    @jerelineee 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi can u do a video regarding their bite and how/most effective way to get them to release asap? I had a baby one now, she is the most chill baby with no attitude! Never hiss never strike at all since I got her, she even came out to linger around her cage when I'm around. Till one day, I'm not sure if my hand smell of food but I did wash, she decided to take a bite and cling on and I admit I do have a phobia of her mouth getting near me now! 😭😭😭
    I pinch her head to get her off of me asap as I'm afraid of the venom! I'm just shock because she show no symptoms and the next moment she is clinging onto my finger! Please do a video regarding hognose and why do they bite??? Thanks!!!!

    • @Haylan-df3pw
      @Haylan-df3pw 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      They should only bite if hungry as they have tons of defense mechanisms that don't include biting. As for the venom, their fangs are at the back of their throats and the venom acts like a bee's where it is only dangerous if you're allergic to it, otherwise the worst that will happen is swelling.

    • @jerelineee
      @jerelineee 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haylan192837465 I took her out a few days ago, and she did open her mouth at my hands, I quickly move her away, no rats or mouse nearby or out, i wash my hand prior too.. don't know what is wrong 😭

    • @jerelineee
      @jerelineee 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I let her hand around my finger and then I use my hand to touch her nose, then she proceed to open her mouth Wide at me! It is not feeding day yet and I also wash my hand with soap prior to handling too

    • @Haylan-df3pw
      @Haylan-df3pw 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      They do go through a adolescent phase where they're a bit more irate for a bit. How old is your snake?

    • @jerelineee
      @jerelineee 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haylan192837465 she is as thick as my pinky, I would say about 5 Mths?

  • @calmch9878
    @calmch9878 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This came out just I was about 2 go 2 the pet shop lol

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      But you watched it, right?!? Now you may go... wait, watch all of our other videos first. Watch them two times. Make a playlist of them so they can run while you're gone. Then go!

    • @calmch9878
      @calmch9878 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don't worry I definitely watched it first lol

  • @jenniferlynn8503
    @jenniferlynn8503 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need a solid color going if they come in there with those patterns sometimes they remind me of a rattlesnake and it freaks me out

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Their coloration is very reminiscent of a rattlesnake. Probably not a coincidence. But that head gives them away as just being silly little shovel-noodles :)

    • @jenniferlynn8503
      @jenniferlynn8503 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Clint's Reptiles I know...just can't get by the patterns lol😀

  • @Kamkrt
    @Kamkrt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    recommend any good vendors to order one from?

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great Basin Serpantarium

    • @Kamkrt
      @Kamkrt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ClintsReptiles Thank you so much!

  • @Lieutenant_Dude
    @Lieutenant_Dude 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Darkside? Get another one named Darkness, then you can have the Darknesses like Rick James used to call Eddie Murphy.

  • @jonnie297
    @jonnie297 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mine is great I named him jake

  • @MrOrangeQueen
    @MrOrangeQueen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Laughing so hard right now. One of my hogs loves foot SO much that she even mistakes chicken-kebab for food. Yab, she bit me because my fingers smelled like grilled garlic-chicken.. XD

    • @tonyflamingosucks6590
      @tonyflamingosucks6590 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s why you wash your hands before handling snakes

  • @brianpartlow5530
    @brianpartlow5530 ปีที่แล้ว

    Her name is dark side? She must have a spicy personality.

  • @winniethepoohandeeyore2
    @winniethepoohandeeyore2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hognose..Part cobra part opossum

  • @mikeashawasegai7530
    @mikeashawasegai7530 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want a hognose so i can name it pumba

  • @arunsaba2702
    @arunsaba2702 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1 st yaaaaaaaaayyyy

  • @shyaireacts1419
    @shyaireacts1419 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want one but there venomous

  • @PitsFam
    @PitsFam 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was anticipating more information about how to handle a hognose snake as the title says, somewhat disappointed there’s not more “how to” please redo or add-on!

  • @papanonon4171
    @papanonon4171 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m trying to get a hognose snake and I almost have enough money!!!!

  • @aliceaiken3162
    @aliceaiken3162 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want a hognose snake. They look derpy. They also play dead.

  • @sophiedavies2480
    @sophiedavies2480 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I.....this video didn’t help but...k

  • @craigkichar9107
    @craigkichar9107 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does he even listen to himself, holy shit!

    • @ClintsReptiles
      @ClintsReptiles  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you're talking about the snake, then no. He doesn't have any ears :)