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The eastern hog-nosed snake[3] (Heterodon platirhinos), is a species of mildly venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Colubridae. The venom is specifically adapted to amphibian prey and is harmless to humans. However, some people may have an allergic reaction, and experience local swelling and other symptoms.
Heterodon platirhinos, commonly known as the eastern hog-nosed snake, spreading adder, or deaf adder, is a harmless colubrid species endemic to North America. No subspecies are currently recognized.
Heterodon platirhinos, commonly known as the eastern hog-nosed snake, spreading adder, or deaf adder, is a harmless colubrid species endemic to North America. No subspecies are currently recognized.
Learn to identify the harmless eastern hognose snake, known for its dramatic bluffing displays when threatened. This guide covers appearance, biology, habitat, diet, health risks, and deterrence tips for the unique toad-eating snake found across central Florida.
8 wrz 2021 · Eastern Hog-nosed Snakes are not dangerous to people or pets. They do, however, produce a mild venom that is used for subduing prey. This mild venom is delivered by two enlarged teeth at the back of the upper jaw.
Their east coast populations range from southern New Hampshire south to the southern tip of Florida. Their central United States populations range from as far north as Minnesota to as far south as southern Texas. Eastern hognose snakes are also found as far west as Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, and into the southern tip of South Dakota.
One species, the eastern hognose (Heterodon platirhinos), is sometimes called a puff adder or a blow snake because of its tendency to inflate the skin near its head when threatened. Hognose snakes live chiefly on toads and can neutralize that animal’s poisonous skin secretions physiologically.
