Frequently Asked Questions
DO HOGNOSE SNAKES BITE?
Hognose rarely bite from aggression, however food motivated bite are common.
ARE HOGNOSE SNAKES VENOMOUS?
While the venom is widely considered to not be medically significant to humans, it can cause swelling around the bite wound and other adverse effects if left to chew on the person. Removing the hognose is fairly easy and if done so in a moderate amount of time normally has no effect. The easiest way to remove a hognose that is biting is to push up on the rostral scale. This modified scale is used for digging and will not hurt them when pushed on. Many videos online will show you how this is done, and we recommend watching the video from JMG Reptiles.
HOW LARGE DO HOGNOSE GET?
An adult male typically ranges in size from 14 to 22 inches long with a weight of 60 to 120 grams. The appreciably larger female may reach 20 to 33 inches in length and 150 to more than 350 grams in weight (or even larger).
HOW LONG DO HOGNOSE SNAKES LIVE?
If cared for properly hognose snakes can live for fifteen to twenty years old.