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Heterodon platirhinos
A stout, thick bodied snake that can grow upwards of 4 feet long. Known for their defensive displays of hooding up, false striking, and playing dead.
Woodland forest habitat meeting prairie grass field.
Unfortunately, I did not get to witness all of the defense mechanisms these awesome snakes have. This one was quite docile.
Spotted on May 18, 2013
Submitted on Jul 28, 2013
3 Comments
Thanks Rick and Adarsha! Hognose snakes are definitely among my favorites.
AWESOME!
Waah! Superb spotting :)