Snakes
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Across the regions where it's common, the Eastern Hognose Snake peaks from April to October.
Shows up in 18 ecoregions and 24 states
Keep Herp Calendar free
Hi, I'm Nick. I built Herp Calendar on my own and I keep it free, with no ads. If it has helped you find a herp this season, a small tip goes straight into the hosting and the data work. Only if you can spare it. Either way, I'm glad you're here.
Snakes
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Description
The eastern hog-nosed snake (Heterodon platirhinos) is a species of mildly venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Colubridae. Its color pattern is extremely variable, from red, green, or orange to brown, gray, or black, or any combination thereof depending on locality.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Heterodon platirhinos has a wide geographical range from the central United States to the East Coast. Farther west, the snake can be found in Texas and Kansas.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
The eastern hognose is a diurnal species. It is typically most active during April–September after coming out of hibernation.Wikipedia ↗
Often mistaken for
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 Eastern Hognose Snake
When is the Eastern Hognose Snake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Eastern Hognose Snake peaks from April to October.
Where does the Eastern Hognose Snake live?
It has enough records to show in 18 ecoregions and 24 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, and Georgia.
What does the Eastern Hognose Snake look like?
It's often confused with the Eastern Copperhead and Broad-banded Copperhead.
What does the Eastern Hognose Snake look like?
It's often confused with the Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake, and Western Rattlesnake.