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Eastern Hog-nosed Snake (Heterodon platirhinos)

Created: April 20th, 2010 - 11:42 PM
Last Modified: April 20th, 2010 - 11:42 PM
Entered by: Mike Malevich
Record 42964
Country:
United States
State:
Texas
County:
Dallas County
Time:
2010-04-12 15:00:00
Qty:
1
Age:
Adult
Sex:
Female
Method:
Visual encounter
Habitat:
Residential near wooded area.
Body Temperature:
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Air Temperature:
75.00F
Ground Temperature:
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Humidity:
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Sky Conditions:
Clear
Moon Phase:
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Elevation:
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Barometric Pressure:
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Notes

I saw this hog in the middle of the street in a residential neighborhood. I'm assuming it's a female based on the size (over 2 foot). It didn't play dead, but it flattened its neck, hissed and musked.

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