Species information
Western Hognosed Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Common name
Western Hognosed Snake
Scientific name
Heterodon nasicus
Family
Colubridae
Appearance
The western hognose snake is a small heavy bodied colubrid, which has a characteristic upturned rostral scale (giving it the name hognose). They are generally yellow or brown with small dark square dorsal and dark round lateral blotches.
Locality
Through the Great plain states ( Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri,
Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, North and South Dakota), Canada and Mexico.
Adult size
Rarely over 3ft, males rarely reaching more than 2ft.
Approx lifespan
20years.
REcomended vivarium size
24x12x12in.
Basic set up type
Desert or savannah, substrate of a few inches can be provided as this species is known to occasionally borrow. Make sure hides are provided in both the warm end and the cool end.
Diet
A diet consisting of rodents is best for the Western Hognose Snake.
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