EASTERN HOGNOSE SNAKE
Heterodon platirhinos

Heterodon platirhinos from  Bexar  County,  Texas  displaying  neck-spreading defensive behavior           Photo by Charles Campa

Heterodon platirhinos from  Brazos  County,  Texas  displaying  neck-spreading defensive behavior                 Photo by Inna Kriger

Distribution:  In our region, this species occurs throughout the eastern half of Texas. Legal Status:  This species has no protected status in our region.

Heterodon platirhinos from Harris Co., Tx.  Photo by Rocio Church

Heterodon platirhinos  from  Hood  County,  Texas  displaying  neck-spreading defensive behavior                  Photo by Mark Pyle

An exceptionally large (42 in.) Heterodon platirhinos from Hood  County, Texas                                                   Photo by Mark Pyle

Close-up  of  an  exceptional  "red phase"  Heterodon platirhinos from Williamson County, Texas                         Photo by Chris Esau

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