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Definition of eastern hognose snake

eastern hognose snake

Plural:eastern hognose snakes
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North American A mildly venomous, stout-bodied colubrid snake native to the eastern half of North America, characterized by an upturned, pig-like snout used for digging up toads, and known for its elaborate defensive display of flattening its neck and feigning death.

Example

"While hiking through the sandy pine barrens, we encountered an Eastern hognose snake that quickly rolled onto its back and played dead to avoid predation."

• Nearby Words

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