Hognose Western basic information
The Western Hognose Snake is a rear fanged, mildly venomous, snake. These snakes rarely ever bite in defense, however. Western Hognose Snakes have cute, upturned noses that are used for burrowing, and are thick bodied with keeled scales. Males have significantly longer tails than females. The average Western Hognose Snake can reach up to 3 feet in length and are seen in colors that range from cream to brown, with heavy light brown to dark brown blotching along the body and black markings on the under side of the tail
