Least Concern
Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
A stout snake with an upturned snout used for digging, famous for bluffing when threatened.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
8–12 years in the wild; up to 18 years in captivity
Size
Length 35–90 cm
Scientific Name
Heterodon nasicus
About Hognose Snake
A stout snake with an upturned snout used for digging, famous for bluffing when threatened.
It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with grassland habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 8–12 years in the wild; up to 18 years in captivity, a size of Length 35–90 cm, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
If a hognose snake’s dramatic display fails, it may roll over and pretend to be dead.
Where Hognose Snake Lives
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Great Plains
, United States
Saskatchewan prairie
, Canada