Albino Hognose
The Albino Hognose snake resides from Southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico. It frequents areas with sandy or gravel soils, including floodplains, scrub and grasslands, semi-deserts and some semi agricultural areas.
Hognose Snakes are relatively small, stout-bodied snakes. Their colour and pattern is highly variable. Males are smaller than females, with adult lengths rarely exceeding 38-51 cm (15-20 inches). These snakes get their name from the shape of their nose that is formed in an upturned matter, providing a very “hog-like” look.
The Hognose Snake is non-venomous but possesses saliva that may cause symptoms such as slight swelling and itching.
Hognose Snakes are relatively small, stout-bodied snakes. Their colour and pattern is highly variable. Males are smaller than females, with adult lengths rarely exceeding 38-51 cm (15-20 inches). These snakes get their name from the shape of their nose that is formed in an upturned matter, providing a very “hog-like” look.
The Hognose Snake is non-venomous but possesses saliva that may cause symptoms such as slight swelling and itching.
Fun Facts
When laying eggs, the mother produces about 4-23 eggs and they take about 60 days to hatch.
scientific classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Heterodon
Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Family
Dipsadidae
Genus
Heterodon
Species
Heterodon Nasicus
did you know?
The length of a Hognose Snake can vary from 14 to 40 inches long.
The Hognose Snake is a non-venomous species. However, they do contain venom to kill small rodents and other small animals but not enough to poison humans.
The diet of a Hognose Snake consists of tree frogs, toads, small lizards and occasionally rodents.
Where to find us
Our Albino Hognose Snake can be found at the Reptile Exhibit within the Safari Niagara grounds.
