Keywords:Great Plains, Heterodon, Heterodon nasicus, New Mexico, Western hog-nosed snake, Western hognose, Western hognose snake, hog-nosed snake, hognose, hognose snake, snake
Diurnal Behavior
Western hognose snakes are a diurnal species, although they spend much of their time underground. However, when found above ground, this species is most often encountered in the morning and evening hours.
