Baby Copper and Black Colored Snake
Posted by Gayle Creel on September 20, 2007
Q: Found this snake sunning on asphalt. Can you identify it for us?
Habitat: suburban/yard
State: Texas
Habitat: suburban/yard
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A: Your snake is a harmless Eastern Hognose Snake (Heterodon platirhinos). These are interesting snakes that will "play dead" when threatened or hiss and flatten their head making them appear dangerous. I couldn't tell from your photos but if the nose had a bit of an upturn to it, it's definitely the Hognose. Hope this helps.
John Wiessinger ( September 20, 2007)
Filed under: Reptiles & Amphibians