The Hognose Snake is characterized by their upturned snout which is used to dig up their favorite prey...toads. This snake is not very common in Surry Co. Range maps show it occurring throughout the county but they have actually only been documented in the southern and eastern parts of the Surry Co.
This snake is well known for its ability to play dead when threatened as these three individuals did when uncovered under a piece of tin. If flipped upright they will promptly flip over again. They will also flatten their necks and strike to ward off a threat. However, they will not bite.
This snake is well known for its ability to play dead when threatened as these three individuals did when uncovered under a piece of tin. If flipped upright they will promptly flip over again. They will also flatten their necks and strike to ward off a threat. However, they will not bite.
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