Florida Backyard Snakes
A Website Dedicated to the Identification of Florida Snakes
A Website Dedicated to the Identification of Florida Snakes
Southern Hog-nosed Snake
Heterodon simus
Average size: 14-21 inches; Record 24 inches.
Range: North Florida to south central Florida.
Diet: Toads
Status: Uncommon to Rare, declining. Infrequently encountered.
Habitats include sandy woods, fields and groves.
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