Friday, May 6, 2016

Eastern Hog-Nosed Snake

     Scientific Nomenclature: Heterodon platirhinos

     The eastern hog-nosed snake, or Heterodon platirhinos, has slightly toxic saliva, yet they are rather reluctant to bite. On the rare occurrence someone has endured a bite, a mild edema is the worst known symptom. It is not considered to be harmful to humans, and has only been known to reach forty-two inches in length. It's small size also makes it non-threatening.
     Habitat destruction has caused their populations to decline in number in many areas and extinct in others. Their range extends across the United States from the southern portion of New England to Florida, then, from South Dakota to the eastern half of Texas. They prefer to inhabit areas frequented by toads, such as moist pine woods.


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