|
Latest news about Hognose eastern behavior
A Serpent In The GardenWhen threatened, hognose snakes puff up with air, flatten their necks and bodies, and hiss loudly. (This has led to local names like "puff adder" or "hissing viper.") If this act is unsuccessful, they will writhe about, excrete a foul ... Continue reading
Index Research: On The Road To ExtinctionThree species, the eastern hognose snake, cobblestone tiger beetle and the common nighthawk - an insect eater which sometimes nests on flat gravel roofs of buildings in downtown Concord - would move from the threatened to the endangered ... Continue reading
Ssssssnakes!!!Eastern Hognose Snake : A meeting with this wonderful actor would not soon be forgotten. Although harmless and inoffensive, when threatened this snake will rear up, flatten its neck like a cobra, and hiss loudly! ... Continue reading
Big post, little snakes! (Hognoses)See, this scalie has stolen all sorts of cute things, like: a piggie nose, extreme peaceful behavior in captivity, general weakness compared to other snakes, hamster/rabbit eyes, makes failing attempts to be threatening (and when that ... Continue reading
Eastern Hognose SnakeThe eastern hognose snake is renowned for its 'death feigning' behavior. Many people of the South refer to this snake as the "Spreading Adder" because the Hognose Snake’s unique defense behavior when threatened by a predator. ... Continue reading
Don't Kill It!“Less common are the Kirtland’s Snake, Eastern Hognose Snake, Rough Green Snake, and Copperhead.” “Several snakes are commonly mistaken for Copperheads,” said Melissa. “Especially snakes with patterns. Black Rat Snakes, Eastern Milk ... Continue reading
Some Interesting ReadingEastern Hognose Snake Heterodon platirhinos Platt (1969) Mammals Northern Flying Squirrel Glaucomys sabrinus Cowan (1936) Southern Flying Squirrel Glaucomys volans Sollberger (1940); Sollberger (1943) Marten Martes americana ... Continue reading
Red Top Mountain State Park & Lodge - CartersvilleI had an up-close experience with an Eastern Hog-nose snake right on the trail. Being the animal enthusiast that I am, I got off my bike to inspect him closer. I totally respect their place in God's world, so I'm not the type to kill or ... Continue reading
Hognose SnakeAt the time we didn’t know it was an eastern . It took a bit of research, but despite that it never played dead for me, the cobra-like behavior of the snake, complete with loud hissing (but otherwise non-aggressive behavior) led me to ... Continue reading
I made my summer’s last early morning trip into the Pine Barrens ...On Sunday my most notable cool finds were a dead eastern hognose snake (Heterodon platyrhinos) and a live spotted turtle (Clemmys guttata). Of course the hognose snake was less cool for being dead. It was pretty recently run over, ... Continue reading
|
The Eastern Hognose snakes are popular for their easy temperament, fairly small size, and coloring. They are also known for their acting abilities.