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Hognose snakes are small North American colubrids with upturned snouts, stocky bodies and some of the most theatrical defensive behavior of any snake. They hiss, flatten their necks and, if that fails, roll over and play dead. This guide introduces the main types kept and what to look for when you buy.
Hognose snakes in the genus Heterodon live across much of North America. ReptileAds organizes them into three categories. Western Hognoses covers Heterodon nasicus, the most widely kept species, while Eastern Hognoses covers Heterodon platirhinos, a larger snake from the eastern United States. Other Hognoses covers everything else, such as the southern hognose and the Mexican hognose.
The upturned snout that gives them their name is used for digging through sandy or loose soil in search of prey, especially toads and other animals hiding underground.
Hognoses are masters of bluff. When threatened they spread their neck like a small cobra, hiss loudly and may strike with a closed mouth. If that does not work, many roll onto their back, open the mouth, let the tongue hang out and lie still.
It is entirely harmless and is one of the things keepers love about them. Captive-bred hognoses often do it less as they grow comfortable with handling.
Western hognoses usually reach about 15 to 36 inches, with females noticeably larger and heavier than males. Eastern hognoses tend to grow a little longer and thicker. Hognoses commonly live 10 to 20 years in captivity with good care.
Because young hognoses can be small and sometimes selective eaters, tracking meals and weights is valuable. Many keepers use Husbandry.Pro to log feedings, sheds and weights, along with pairing and clutch records for breeding projects.
First decide which type suits you. Western hognoses are the most common and usually take rodents readily, and keepers often look for morphs such as albino, anaconda, arctic, toffee and lavender. Eastern hognoses naturally prefer toads, so ask carefully about their current diet before buying.
Hognoses are rear-fanged, with mild saliva that is generally regarded as a low concern, but some jurisdictions have specific rules, so check yours first. Use built-in chat to ask about feeding, genetics and shipping, read the seller's profile and reviews, and see the ReptileAds hognose care guide for full setup details.
AI-assisted guide reviewed by the ReptileAds team. General information about these animals — not care, veterinary or legal advice, and not a description of any individual listing above.
Looking to buy hognose snakes online? At Reptileads you’ll find captive-bred hognose snakes (genus Heterodon) available in a variety of species and morphs. Whether you’re interested in the classic western hognose snake or a vibrant designer morph, our platform connects you with breeders and sellers who list full details - size, age, sex, feeding history - so you can make an informed purchase.
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Hognose snakes are known for their upturned snouts, burrowing behaviour and interesting morphs. Popular species include:
- Various designer colour morphs - check listings for details.
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