Snakes
Mexican Hognose Snake
Heterodon kennerlyi
Across the regions where it's common, the Mexican Hognose Snake peaks from May to October.
Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 2 states
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Snakes
Mexican Hognose Snake
Heterodon kennerlyi
Description
Heterodon kennerlyi, also known commonly as the Mexican hognose snake, Kennerly's hog-nosed snake, and la trompa de cerdo mexicana in Mexican Spanish, is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. Adults usually have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 15–25 in (38–64 cm).Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
In the United States H. kennerlyi is found in southern Arizona, southern New Mexico, and southwestern Texas.Wikipedia ↗
Often mistaken for
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
Ecoregions
States
About the Mexican Hognose Snake
When is the Mexican Hognose Snake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Mexican Hognose Snake peaks from May to October.
Where does the Mexican Hognose Snake live?
It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 2 states, including Arizona and Texas.
What does the Mexican Hognose Snake look like?
It's often confused with the Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake, and Western Rattlesnake.