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Randy L Emmitt

Eastern Hognose Snake
(Heterodon platirhinos)

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Eastern Hognose Snake, Heterodon platirhinos These snakes are easily handled.\nPhoto taken at the Eastern Shore of Virginia in Northampton Co. VA on September 23, 2005. Eastern Hognose Snake, Heterodon platirhinos \nTaken in Richmond Co., NC on April 20,2005. Eastern Hognose Snake, Heterodon platirhinos \nTaken in Richmond Co., NC on April 20,2005. Eastern Hognose Snake, Heterodon platirhinos \nPhoto taken at the Eastern Shore of Virginia in Northampton Co. VA on September 23, 2005. Eastern Hognose Snake, Heterodon platirhinos \nTaken in Richmond Co., NC on April 20,2005. Eastern Hognose Snake, Heterodon platirhinos \nTaken in Richmond Co., NC on April 20,2005. Eastern Hognose Snake, Heterodon platirhinos \nPhoto taken at the Eastern Shore of Virginia in Northampton Co. VA on September 23, 2005. Eastern Hognose Snake, Heterodon platirhinos \nPhoto taken at the Eastern Shore of Virginia in Northampton Co. VA on September 23, 2005. Eastern Hognose Snake, Heterodon platirhinos \nTaken in Richmond Co., NC on April 20,2005. Eastern Hognose Snake, Heterodon platirhinos \nTaken in Richmond Co., NC on April 20,2005.
This snake looks dangerous, but it is a big faker. Notice in the first photo its as calm as a snake can be when handled. When threatened it spreads its head like a cobra as you can see in the sixth photo.
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