Speckled Hognose Snake (Heterodon nasicus)
The Speckled Hognose is like the cool, artsy cousin of the Western Hognose. Its speckles give it a look that’s all its own. These guys are born in captivity, super healthy, and already munching on pinky mice. They’re awesome pets whether you’re just starting or you’ve had snakes before.
Some Quick Things to Know:
- Type of Snake: Heterodon nasicus
- Coloring: Speckled
- Size: About 7–9 inches when they’re babies. Grown-ups get to be 14–24 inches.
- How Long They Live: If you take good care of them, they can chill with you for 15–20 years.
- What They Eat: Pinky mice (once a week is chow time)
- Where They Come From: Middle of the US, and even into Canada and Northern Mexico
Why They’re Great:
- That speckled look makes them total eye-candy.
- They’re born in tanks and chow down without any fuss.
- Tough, easy to chill with, and great if you’re new to snakes.
- Nosy and kinda goofy, like all Western Hognoses.
- Could be fun if you wanna breed snakes one day.
Speckled Hognose Snakes are a sweet deal—good looks, fun personalities, and not a lot of upkeep. They’d be right at home in your reptile crew.
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