Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
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A short, chunky snake with a pointed, upturned snout.
🌍 Where it lives
Sandy fields and woodlands in the eastern United States.
🍽️ What it eats
Mostly toads.
3 fun facts
- It plays dead when scared, rolling onto its back.
- It uses its nose like a tiny shovel.
- It can puff up and hiss loudly, but it is a big bluffer.
