Eastern Hognose Snake Animal Pictures

Heterodon platirhinos

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Eastern hognose snake — © iStock.com/Rex Lisman

Hognose snakes are known for their extreme defensive tactics.

Eastern hognose snake playing dead — © iStock.com/JasonOndreicka

The eastern hognose snake is an amazing actor. Here's one playing dead.

Hognose snake closeup — © iStock.com/mynewturtle

Closeup of an eastern hognose snake showing its upturned snout.