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Western Hognose Snake

The western hognose snake is a small, non-venomous species of the colubrid family found extensively in North America.

Other Names	Texas Hognose Snake, Prairie Hognose Snake, Blow Snake, Faux Viper, Bluffer, Spreadhead Snake, Spoonbill Snake, Texas Rooter.
Length	2 to 3 feet
Weight	Up to 800 gm
Color	Tan, brown , gray or olive dorsal ground color; dark, more or less square irregular spots or bars or rows of parallel spots runs lengthwise along the body; shiny black scales are present ventrally with scattered white, yellow or orange
Distribution	Whole of the United States, southern Canada, northern Mexico
Habitat	Prairies, river floodplains, semi-deserts, scrub and grasslands, semiagricultural areas
Diet	Frogs, toads, small lizards, small snakes, rodents, small birds
Hibernation Fact	Hibernates during winter months
Predators	Larger snakes, hawks, crows, fox, coyotes, raccoons, domestic cats, domestic dogs, skunks
Venom Fact	Non-venomous
Breeding Season	June to August
Mode of Reproduction	Oviparous (egg laying)
Clutch Size	4 – 23
Incubation Period	40 – 65 days
Reproductive Age	1 year of age in case of males and 2 years of age in case of females
Average Lifespan	In wild: Around 14 years In captivity: 10 to 20 years
IUCN Conservation Status	Least Concern