Eastern Hognose Snake (Heterodon platirhinos)

Eastern Hognose Snake (Heterodon platirhinos)

Eastern Hognose Snakes are named for their upturned, pointed snout, which looks a little like a hog's nose if you use your imagination.

Moore Co., NC 4/20/05.

Eastern Hognose Snake (Heterodon platirhinos) When disturbed, they flatten their head out like a cobra to make it look more dangerous. Despite the looks, Hognose Snakes are quite harmless and will often play dead when harassed. These photos are all of the same individual.

Moore Co., NC 4/20/05.

Eastern Hognose Snake (Heterodon platirhinos)

This black form Eastern Hognose is trying very hard to look threatening.

Pender Co., NC 4/23/06.

Eastern Hognose Snake (Heterodon platirhinos)

Eastern Hognose is found throughout North Carolina. There is a similar species in the southern Coastal Plain, Southern Hognose, but it is much smaller than the medium-large sized Eastern Hognose.

Moore Co., NC 4/20/05.

Eastern Hognose Snake (Heterodon platirhinos)

Moore Co., NC 4/20/05.

Eastern Hognose Snake (Heterodon platirhinos)

A young Hog-nose practicing its cobra display.

Hoke Co., NC 9/12/04.

Eastern Hognose Snake (Heterodon platirhinos)

Same photo. Hoke Co., NC 9/12/04.

All photographs and text ©2013 by Will Cook unless otherwise noted.