| Western Hognose snakes are a wonderful, small | | | | Dusty Hognose Snake (Heterodon nasicus gloydi) and |
| species of snake with lots of character. They have | | | | Mexican Hognose Snake (Heterodon nasicus |
| become more and more popular over the years and | | | | kennerlyi). The Plains Hognose snake is the most |
| are now a commonly available species in the pet | | | | commonly seen in captivity, the care for all three |
| trade. In the wild they are known to feed on toads, | | | | species is virtually identical. Males grow to around 18", |
| lizard, snakes, eggs and even insects. In captivity | | | | females up to 30". This is an excellent species of |
| however, they will regularly take to rodents. There | | | | snake to keep in captivity, its small size, good nature |
| are 3 subspecies of Western Hognose; the Plains | | | | and feeding response makes it a good beginners |
| Hognose Snake (Heterodon nasicus nasicus), the | | | | snake. |