Southern Hog-nosed Snake

Southern-Hog-nosed-Snake

Common name : Hissing sand snake, Blow viper

Scientific name : Heterodon simus

Family : Colubridae

Native to : South-Eastern United States

Interesting fact : When defensive, it will play dead or puff up, form a hood, hiss continuously and pretend to strike.

Conservation status : Vulnerable

The Southern hog-nosed snake has an upturned snout and a sturdy body covered in scales. It is brown to red with dark blotches down the centre and smaller ones on the sides. They are harmless, and prefer dry, sandy areas. Living in burrows they eat toads, frogs, mice and lizards. They bite their prey with their fangs but inject no venom.

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