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The eastern hog-nosed snake [3] (Heterodon platirhinos), is a species of mildly venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Colubridae. The venom is specifically adapted to amphibian prey and is harmless to humans. However, some people may have an allergic reaction, and experience local swelling and other symptoms.
There have been many cases of hognose snakes in captivity that will not eat for about two to three-and-a-half months, from the months January to mid March. This is because hognose snakes' instinct is to brumate underground during the winter months. [citation needed] Western hognose snake specimen being held by a human
Hognose snakes rarely bite in self-defense and their saliva is unlikely to cause serious injury to humans. [5] Case reports of Heterodon nasicus in captivity biting during regular handling have mostly been linked to a possible misidentification as prey, with the effects including local pain, swelling and local tissue damage.
Here’s a full list of all venomous snakes, facts about each one and where they can each be found: ... Sadly, these snakes are dying out because humans gas burrows in an attempt to kill large ...
The United States has about 30 species of venomous snakes, which include 23 species of rattlesnakes, three species of coral snakes, and four species of American moccasins. Although at least one species of venomous snake is found in every state except Hawaii, Maine, and Alaska.
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Hognose snakes are frequently found in the exotic pet trade. H. nasicus are often considered to be the easiest to care for, and captive-bred stock is easily found. H. platirhinos is commonly found, but their dietary requirements can be a challenge for some keepers.
This species is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species with the following criteria: C1+2a(i) (v3.1, 2001). [9] A species is listed as such when the best available evidence indicates that the population size is estimated to number fewer than 10,000 mature individuals, a decline of at least 10% is estimated to continue within 10 years or three generations ...