Reptiles et amphibiens
Couleuvre à nez retroussé occidentale
Heterodon nasicus
An upturned snout, theatrical hissing, and full-commitment playing dead — all bluff, zero bite intent.
- Difficulty
- easy
Care tips
- A 60-90 cm enclosure with deep, dry substrate suits their burrowing
- Keep a 30-32°C warm spot against a 22-24°C cool side
- Hold humidity low, around 30-50%
- Feed frozen-thawed mice; picky eaters may need scenting tricks
- Rear-fanged but harmless in practice; lives 15-20 years
Common questions
Que dois-je savoir sur l’entretien d’un western hognose snake ? +
An upturned snout, theatrical hissing, and full-commitment playing dead — all bluff, zero bite intent.
Typical guidance for a healthy western hognose snake — your own conditions (and your vet, for animals) come first.
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