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Easten Hognose
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Easten Hognose Description |
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The Eastern
Hognose Snakes are popular for their easy temperament,
fairly small size, and coloring. The Eastern Hognose
is a rear fanged, mildly venoumous snake. They will
rarely bite, even in self-defense. In fact, well known
for the acting abilities, the defense mechanism they
commonly will use is playing dead. If the Eastern Hognose
Snake is threatened, it will coil up and fan its head,
which makes it look like a corbra. It proceeds to hit
and jab with its neck, but it normally will not bite.
If this action does not ward off the treat, the Eastern
Hognose will pretend to be in pain, and will roll onto
its back. Throughout the act, its mouth will be open.
To prevent swallowing dirt, there is a lining in the
back of the snakes mouth that seals its esophagus, and
produces extra saliva. The Eastern Hognose will continue
the act until it feels it is safe. It likes to make
its home underground, so the Eastern Hognose will use
its nose to burrow into the sand. They like to move
frequently, therefore making new homes. They are usually
found in wooded areas, grasslands, prairies, and by
lakes. They prefer loose sandy soil. They can be found
under a rock or piece of wood. The Eastern Hognose has
an upturned snout, which is where they get their name.
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