There is a species of snake from North America whose most distinctive feature is its snout, which is usually upturned. So, do you know what kind of snake it is? Hahaha~ That's the western hog-nosed snake.

Today, the editor will give you some information about it. Let's take a look~

I. Basic information

【Chinese name】Western pig-nosed snake

【Latin name】eterodon nasicus

【World 】Animal kingdom

【phylum】Chordates

【Class】Reptiles

【Order】Squamia

【Family】 】Yellow-jawed snakes

II. Main distribution

The western hog-nosed snake is mainly distributed in northeastern Mexico, southern Canada and the central United States.

III. Appearance characteristics

The body of the western hog-nosed snake is short and thick. The body length is generally about 45-60 cm, and the longest can reach 90 cm. centimeter. The main color of the body is dark yellow or tan with some dark spots; there are larger black patches on the abdomen and tail.

PS: The color of the body can usually tell the difference between the western hog-nosed snake, the southern hog-nosed snake, and the eastern hog-nosed snake. The color of the abdomen and tail of the southern hog-nosed snake is relatively single, and there is no black patch; the color of the abdomen of the eastern hog-nosed snake is slightly darker than that of the tail.

four , Habits

1. Habitat

The western pig-nosed snake mainly lives on the sandy ground of the prairie, and they usually come out in the early morning or evening.

2. Eating habits

The western hog-nosed snake mainly eats some meat, such as frogs and some rodents.

3. Breeding method

The breeding method of western hog-nosed snake is oviparous. From March to May every year, it is the mating time of male and female snakes; and from June to August every year, it is the time for female snakes to lay eggs. They can lay 4-23 eggs each time. The hatching time of the eggs is around 50-60 days.

4. Defense methods

When threatened, western hog-nosed snakes usually flatten their necks and make a snarl sound; On the ground, open the mouth and stick out the tongue, and the anus will release unpleasant gas); if none of the above methods work, attack - bite.

V. Toxicity

The western hog-nosed snake is less venomous. Once bitten, the wound is only mildly swollen and itchy.