Hognose
Hognose snake is a common name for several unrelated species of snake with upturned snouts, classified in 2 colubrid snake genera and 1 pseudoxyrhophiid snake genus. They include the following genera: *''Heterodon'', which occur mainly in the United States and northern Mexico *'' Leioheterodon'', the hognose snakes native to Madagascar *'' Lystrophis'', the South American hognose snakes. The North American ''Heterodon'' species are known for their habit of thanatosis: playing dead when threatened. Species Genus ''Heterodon'': *Mexican hognose snake, '' Heterodon kennerlyi'' ( Kennicott, 1860) *Gloyd's hognose snake, ''Heterodon nasicus gloydi'' ( Edgren, 1952) *Western hognose snake, ''Heterodon nasicus'' ( Baird & Girard, 1852) *Eastern hognose snake, ''Heterodon platirhinos'' ( Latreille, 1801) *Southern hognose snake, '' Heterodon simus'' (Linnaeus, 1766) Genus '' Leioheterodon'': *Speckled hognose snake, ''Leioheterodon geayi'' ( Mocquard, 1905) *Malagasy giant hogn ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Heterodon Nasicus
The western hognose snake (''Heterodon nasicus'') is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to North America. Etymology The specific name, ''nasicus'', is from the Latin '' nasus'' ("nose"), in reference to the upturned snout. The subspecific name, ''gloydi'', is in honor of American herpetologist Howard K. Gloyd (1902–1978).Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). ''The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles''. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. Baltimore. xiii + 296 pp. . (''Heterodon nasicus gloydi'', p. 102; ''Heterodon nasicus kennerlyi'', p. 140). The subspecific (or specific) name, ''kennerlyi'', is in honor of American naturalist Caleb Burwell Rowan Kennerly (1829–1861). Common names Common names for ''Heterodon nasicus'' include blow snake, bluffer, faux viper, plains hognose snake, prairie hognose snake, spoonbill snake, spreadhead snake, Texas hognose snake, Texas rooter, and western hognose snake. Taxonomy Some au ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Heterodon
''Heterodon'' is a genus of harmless colubrid snakes endemic to North America.Platt, Dwight R. 1983. Heterodon'. Catalogue of American Amphibians and Reptiles. Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles, 351: 1-2. They are stout with upturned snouts and are perhaps best known for their characteristic threat displays. Three species are currently recognized. Members of the genus are commonly known as hognose snakes, hog-nosed snakes, Wright AH, Wright AA. 1957. ''Handbook of Snakes of the United States and Canada''. Ithaca and London: Comstock Publishing Associates. (7th printing, 1985). 1,105 pp. (in 2 volumes) . (Genus ''Heterodon'', p. 296 + Figure 25 on p. 81 + Map 28 on p. 298.) North American hog-nosed snakes, and colloquially as puff adders (though they should not be confused with the venomous African vipers of the genus ''Bitis''). Description Adults grow to in total length. The body is stout and the head is slightly distinct from the neck. The latter is expanda ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Heterodon Kennerlyi
''Heterodon'' is a genus of harmless colubrid snakes endemic to North America.Platt, Dwight R. 1983. Heterodon'. Catalogue of American Amphibians and Reptiles. Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles, 351: 1-2. They are stout with upturned snouts and are perhaps best known for their characteristic threat displays. Three species are currently recognized. Members of the genus are commonly known as hognose snakes, hog-nosed snakes, Wright AH, Wright AA. 1957. ''Handbook of Snakes of the United States and Canada''. Ithaca and London: Comstock Publishing Associates. (7th printing, 1985). 1,105 pp. (in 2 volumes) . (Genus ''Heterodon'', p. 296 + Figure 25 on p. 81 + Map 28 on p. 298.) North American hog-nosed snakes, and colloquially as puff adders (though they should not be confused with the venomous African vipers of the genus ''Bitis''). Description Adults grow to in total length. The body is stout and the head is slightly distinct from the neck. The latter is expandab ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Heterodon Nasicus Gloydi
''Heterodon'' is a genus of harmless colubrid snakes endemic to North America.Platt, Dwight R. 1983. Heterodon'. Catalogue of American Amphibians and Reptiles. Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles, 351: 1-2. They are stout with upturned snouts and are perhaps best known for their characteristic threat displays. Three species are currently recognized. Members of the genus are commonly known as hognose snakes, hog-nosed snakes, Wright AH, Wright AA. 1957. ''Handbook of Snakes of the United States and Canada''. Ithaca and London: Comstock Publishing Associates. (7th printing, 1985). 1,105 pp. (in 2 volumes) . (Genus ''Heterodon'', p. 296 + Figure 25 on p. 81 + Map 28 on p. 298.) North American hog-nosed snakes, and colloquially as puff adders (though they should not be confused with the venomous African vipers of the genus ''Bitis''). Description Adults grow to in total length. The body is stout and the head is slightly distinct from the neck. The latter is expandab ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Heterodon Platirhinos
The eastern hog-nosed snake (''Heterodon platirhinos''), also known as the spreading adder Wright, A.H., and A.A. Wright (1957). ''Handbook of Snakes of the United States and Canada''. (in 2 volumes). Ithaca and London: Comstock Publishing Associates, a Division of Cornell University Press. (7th printing, 1985). 1,105 pp. . (''Heterodon platyrhinos'', pp. 305-312, Figures 93-94, Map 29). and by various other common names, is a species of mildly venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to North America. There are no subspecies that are recognized as being valid. Geographic range ''H. platirhinos'' is found from eastern-central Minnesota, and Wisconsin to southern Ontario and extreme southern New Hampshire, south to southern Florida and west to eastern Texas and western Kansas. Habitat Studies have shown that ''H. platirhinos'' prefers upland sandy pine-forests, old-fields and forest edges. Like most of the genus ''Heterodon'', the Eastern Hogn ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Heterodon Platirhinos
The eastern hog-nosed snake (''Heterodon platirhinos''), also known as the spreading adder Wright, A.H., and A.A. Wright (1957). ''Handbook of Snakes of the United States and Canada''. (in 2 volumes). Ithaca and London: Comstock Publishing Associates, a Division of Cornell University Press. (7th printing, 1985). 1,105 pp. . (''Heterodon platyrhinos'', pp. 305-312, Figures 93-94, Map 29). and by various other common names, is a species of mildly venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to North America. There are no subspecies that are recognized as being valid. Geographic range ''H. platirhinos'' is found from eastern-central Minnesota, and Wisconsin to southern Ontario and extreme southern New Hampshire, south to southern Florida and west to eastern Texas and western Kansas. Habitat Studies have shown that ''H. platirhinos'' prefers upland sandy pine-forests, old-fields and forest edges. Like most of the genus ''Heterodon'', the Eastern Hogn ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Leioheterodon Geayi
''Leioheterodon geayi'', commonly known as the Madagascan speckled hognose snake, the speckled hognose snake or Geay's hognose snake, is a species of mildly venomous snake in the family Lamprophiidae. The species is native to southwestern Madagascar. Etymology The specific name, ''geayi'', is in honor of French naturalist Martin François Geay (1859-1910) who collected the type specimen. Description ''L. geayi'' can grow to a total length (including tail) of . It is an opisthoglyphous ("rear-fanged") snake, having a pair of enlarged teeth at the rear of each maxilla (upper jaw). Care in captivity With the right care, the speckled hognose snake is relatively easy to care for. Because it is mildly venomous, tongs should be used when feeding. The speckled hognose snake should be housed in a vivarium or plastic tub, and should have two hideaways, one on the cool side and one on the warm side. One of the sides should be moist. It should have deep substrate for burrowing and sho ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Heterodon Simus
''Heterodon simus'', commonly known as the southern hog-nosed snake, is a harmless snake species endemic to the southeastern United States. No subspecies are currently recognized. Description Adults are 35.5–61 cm (14-24 inches) in total length. Stout with a wide neck and a sharply upturned snout, they usually have 25 rows of keeled dorsal scales at midbody. Behler, J.L., and F.W. King. 1979. ''The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptiles and Amphibians''. Alfred A. Knopf. New York. 743 pp. LCCCN 79-2217. . The dorsal color pattern consists of a light brown, yellowish, grayish, or reddish ground color, overlaid with a distinct row of dark blotches that alternate with smaller blotches on the flanks. The belly is distinctly darker in color than the underside of the tail in juveniles. As the snake ages, the underside usually becomes a pale white. Habitat ''Heterodon simus'' occurs in dry and open sandy areas, dry river floodplains, fields, and wire grass fla ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lystrophis Histricus
''Lystrophis'' is the genus of tricolored South American hognose snakes. They mimic milk snakes or coral snakes with their red, black, and white ringed patterns. Species The genus ''Lystrophis'' contains five species that are recognized as being valid. *''Lystrophis dorbignyi'' ( A.M.C. Duméril, Bibron & A.H.A. Duméril, 1854) – southern Brazil and southern Paraguay to Argentina *''Lystrophis histricus'' (Jan, 1863) – southern Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay to northeastern Argentina *'' Lystrophis nattereri'' ( Steindachner, 1867) – southern Brazil *''Lystrophis pulcher'' (Jan, 1863) – southern South America, parts of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia *'' Lystrophis semicinctus'' (A.M.C. Duméril, Bibron & A.H.A. Duméril, 1854) – central Argentina to southern Bolivia and southwestern Brazil Freiberg M (1982). ''Snakes of South America''. Hong Kong: T.F.H. Publications. 189 pp. . (Genus ''Lystrophis'', p. 103). ''Lystrophis dorbignyi'' is the type species for ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lystrophis Dorbignyi
''Lystrophis'' is the genus of tricolored South American hognose snakes. They mimic milk snakes or coral snakes with their red, black, and white ringed patterns. Species The genus ''Lystrophis'' contains five species that are recognized as being valid. *''Lystrophis dorbignyi'' ( A.M.C. Duméril, Bibron & A.H.A. Duméril, 1854) – southern Brazil and southern Paraguay to Argentina *''Lystrophis histricus'' (Jan, 1863) – southern Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay to northeastern Argentina *'' Lystrophis nattereri'' ( Steindachner, 1867) – southern Brazil *''Lystrophis pulcher'' (Jan, 1863) – southern South America, parts of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia *'' Lystrophis semicinctus'' (A.M.C. Duméril, Bibron & A.H.A. Duméril, 1854) – central Argentina to southern Bolivia and southwestern Brazil Freiberg M (1982). ''Snakes of South America''. Hong Kong: T.F.H. Publications. 189 pp. . (Genus ''Lystrophis'', p. 103). ''Lystrophis dorbignyi'' is the type species for ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lystrophis Matogrossensis
''Lystrophis'' is the genus of tricolored South American hognose snakes. They mimic milk snakes or coral snakes with their red, black, and white ringed patterns. Species The genus ''Lystrophis'' contains five species that are recognized as being valid. *''Lystrophis dorbignyi'' ( A.M.C. Duméril, Bibron & A.H.A. Duméril, 1854) – southern Brazil and southern Paraguay to Argentina *''Lystrophis histricus'' (Jan, 1863) – southern Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay to northeastern Argentina *'' Lystrophis nattereri'' ( Steindachner, 1867) – southern Brazil *''Lystrophis pulcher'' (Jan, 1863) – southern South America, parts of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia *'' Lystrophis semicinctus'' (A.M.C. Duméril, Bibron & A.H.A. Duméril, 1854) – central Argentina to southern Bolivia and southwestern Brazil Freiberg M (1982). ''Snakes of South America''. Hong Kong: T.F.H. Publications. 189 pp. . (Genus ''Lystrophis'', p. 103). ''Lystrophis dorbignyi'' is the type species for ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lystrophis
''Lystrophis'' is the genus of tricolored South American hognose snakes. They mimic milk snakes or coral snakes with their red, black, and white ringed patterns. Species The genus ''Lystrophis'' contains five species that are recognized as being valid. *''Lystrophis dorbignyi'' ( A.M.C. Duméril, Bibron & A.H.A. Duméril, 1854) – southern Brazil and southern Paraguay to Argentina *''Lystrophis histricus'' (Jan, 1863) – southern Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay to northeastern Argentina *'' Lystrophis nattereri'' ( Steindachner, 1867) – southern Brazil *''Lystrophis pulcher'' (Jan, 1863) – southern South America, parts of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia *'' Lystrophis semicinctus'' (A.M.C. Duméril, Bibron & A.H.A. Duméril, 1854) – central Argentina to southern Bolivia and southwestern Brazil Freiberg M (1982). ''Snakes of South America''. Hong Kong: T.F.H. Publications. 189 pp. . (Genus ''Lystrophis'', p. 103). ''Lystrophis dorbignyi'' is the type species for ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |