The Western Hognose Snake uses its upturned snout to dig for toads. Like its eastern cousin, it performs elaborate death-feigning displays. It is mildly venomous but rear-fanged and harmless to humans.
Best time to see a Western Hognose Snake
The best time to see a Western Hognose Snake is May–July, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,980 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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