Eastern hognose snakes are harmless species of colubrid family found extensively in North America. They are known to make excellent pets as they seldom bites. Females are larger than males.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Colubridae |
| Subfamily |
Xenodontinae |
| Genus |
Heterodon |
| Scientific Name |
Heterodon platirhinos |
| Other Names |
Spreading Adder, Deaf Adder |
| Length |
71 cm (average), largest specimen : 116cm |
| Color |
Red, green, brown, orange, gray to black or any combination of these colors, it can be patternless, checkered or spotted; belly is gray, yellow, or cream |
| Distribution |
Eastern-central Minnesota, Wisconsin, southern Ontario (Canada), extreme southern New Hampshire, southern Florida, eastern Texas, western Kansas |
| Habitat |
Woodlands with sandy soil, farmland, fields, coastal areas |
| Diet |
Toads, frogs, salamanders |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernate in winters in burrows or abandoned den of other animals |
| Predators |
Owls, hawks, opossums, skunks, other snakes, |
| Venom Fact |
Although rear-fanged, their venom does not pose any danger to humans |
| Breeding Season |
Spring |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
15 – 25 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
1 to 2 months |
| Reproductive Age |
2 years of age |
| Average Lifespan |
In captivity: Up to 12 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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