Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
English
The eastern hog-nosed snake (Heterodon platirhinos) is a species of mildly venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Colubridae. The venom is specifically adapted to amphibian prey and is harmless to humans. However, some people may have an allergic reaction and as a result experience local swelling and other symptoms. The species is endemic to North America. There are no subspecies that are recognized as being valid. This species prefers habitats with sandy soils and a combination of grass fields and forest edges. It comes in many different colorations and has the identifiable upturned "snout." It can be found in captivity, but is a relatively difficult species to keep due to a specialized diet of toads. As with other Heterodon species, it has a distinctive threat reaction of first bluffing by striking with a closed mouth and then, if this fails to deter the threat, pretending to die.
Français · couleuvre à nez plat
Heterodon platirhinos, la Couleuvre à nez plat, est une espèce de serpents de la famille des Dipsadidae.
Español · Serpiente de Hocico de Cerdo Oriental
La serpiente de hocico de cerdo oriental, es una especie de reptil inofensivo de la familia Colubridae. Habita en el sur de Estados Unidos y el norte de México. No se conocen subespecies.
Русский · Широконосая восточная змея
Широконосая восточная змея, или обыкновенный крючконосый уж — вид змей семейства ужеобразных.
中文 · 東部豬鼻蛇
東部豬鼻蛇 是蛇亞目新蛇科異齒蛇亞科豬鼻蛇屬下的一個蛇種，主要分布於北美洲。目前尚未有任何亞種被確認。
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