From their upturned noses to their dramatic performances of playing dead, eastern hognose snakes are interesting and ...

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The Eastern Hognose Snake (Heterodon platirhinos) is perhaps nature’s most theatrical reptile. When threatened, this snake puts on an impressive defensive display—flattening its neck like a cobra, ...

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The Western Hognose Snake, like its eastern cousin, is a master of theatrical defense displays that can frighten even experienced naturalists. These small to medium-sized snakes (typically 1-3 feet ...