What Are Hognose Snakes?
The hognose snake is a snake with an upturned, pig-like snout. Hognose snakes use these snouts to root out their primary prey, the toad. Several different species of hognose snake live in the United States, Mexico, South America, and Madagascar. In the U.S., common hognose snakes include the eastern, southern, and western hognose. Adult hognose snakes range in size from 14 inches (35 cm) to 40 inches (89 cm). Female hognoses are generally larger than males, and juveniles look like miniature adults. Hognose snakes come in a wide variety of colors. Their scaly skin can be solid or patterned with stripes and spots.
