Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
- Class
- Reptile
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 8,113
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The eastern hog-nosed snake (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 as a result experience local swelling and other symptoms.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Eastern hognose snake”.