The Southern Hognose Snake is a species of American serpents. These small-size reptilians are non-poisonous, and have no subspecies. Unfortunately, their population count is going down rapidly, making the IUCN 3.1 mark them as ‘Vulnerable’.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Colubridae |
| Subfamily |
Xenodontinae |
| Genus |
Heterodon |
| Scientific Name |
Heterodon simus |
| Other Names |
Southern hog-nosed snake |
| Length |
14-24 inches |
| Color |
Rows and alternating blotches in light brown, yellowish, grayish, or reddish ground color |
| Distribution |
Southeastern United States |
| Habitat |
In arid sandy areas and fields, wire grass flatwoods and dry river floodplains |
| Diet |
Toads, frogs, spadefoots, and lizards |
| Venom Fact |
Nonvenomous |
| Breeding Season |
April to August |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
6-14 |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
VU |
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Heterodon Simus
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Southern Hognose Snake Habitat
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Southern Hognose Snake
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Southern Hog-Nosed Snake
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Southern Hognose Snake Baby
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