Eastern Hognose Snake
Scientific Name: Heterodon platirhinos
Photo Credits: Brad Moon
Usually brown or gray with dark brown blotches, the Eastern Hognose Snake has an upturned nose to dig for toads. They are non-venomous with enlarged teeth for swallowing. The snake, when threatened, will play dead by opening its mouth and rolling on its back.
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