Identifying the Hognose Snake

The hognose (aka Spreading Adder) is a mildly venomous snake native to North America.

At first sight the serpent has a rather ominous look which may lead the observer to believe it is a cottonmouth. Then again, the marking are "somewhat" reminiscent of a copperhead, though the hognose is considerably darker than a copperhead.

When the hognose feels threatened it will flatten its head and body out. Markings on the back of the head may resemble that of a cobra.

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Identifying the Hognose Snake