Record #:

6833

Author(s):

Snelson, Franklin F.; Palmer, William M.

Abstract:

The eastern hognose snake is found mostly in the coastal plain and piedmont, although it has been reported in the mountains as high as 3,000 feet. This snake is known by a number of names, including spreading adder, puff adder, and cornfield adder. What sets it apart from other snakes is the flat, slightly upturned snout. The hognose has an extremely variable coloration and is harmless to man.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 30 Issue 1, Jan 1966, p23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Eastern hognose snake