Snakes
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Across the regions where it's common, the Plains Hognose Snake peaks from May to October.
Shows up in 3 ecoregions and 4 states
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Snakes
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Description
The western hognose snake (Heterodon nasicus) is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. Its color and pattern is highly variable between subspecies, although most specimens appear much like rattlesnakes to the untrained eye, which appears to be Batesian mimicry.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The western hognose snake occurs from southern Canada throughout the United States to northern Mexico. It frequents areas with sandy or gravelly soils, including prairies, river floodplains, scrub and grasslands, semi-deserts, and some semiagricultural areas.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
The western hognose snake is primarily diurnal. This is because hognose snakes' instinct is to brumate underground during the winter months.Wikipedia ↗
Often mistaken for
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
Ecoregions
States
About the Plains Hognose Snake
When is the Plains Hognose Snake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Plains Hognose Snake peaks from May to October.
Where does the Plains Hognose Snake live?
It has enough records to show in 3 ecoregions and 4 states, including Colorado, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Texas.
What does the Plains Hognose Snake look like?
It's often confused with the Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake, and Western Rattlesnake.