Plains Hognose Snake
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The plains hognose snake has a wide head and an upturned snout.

Plains hognose snakes use their upturned snouts to dig for amphibians.

Plains hognose snakes have sturdy, rough scales that protect them from getting burned by hot desert sand.

Plains hognose snakes have cream or yellow scales with a pattern of rust or reddish splotches on its back and red eyes instead of brown.

Plains hognose snakes roll onto their backs and "play dead" as a defense against predators.