Western hognose snake

A burrower with theatrical defence. It is rear-fanged; venom is not usually dangerous to a healthy adult, but bites, allergy and individual variation should not be trivialised.

Native range

The central North American Great Plains

Lifespan

Approx. 10 to 15+ years

Activity

Diurnal to crepuscular

Diet

Carnivore; wild diets favour amphibians and small vertebrates