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hognose snake

/ˈhɒɡnəʊz sneɪk/

Traduction: Nom vernaculaire de plusieurs espèces de serpents non venimeux du genre Heterodon, connus pour leur museau retroussé et leur comportement défensif consistant à faire le mort.

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/ˈhɒɡnəʊz sneɪk/C1formalscientific
  • frNom vernaculaire de plusieurs espèces de serpents non venimeux du genre Heterodon, connus pour leur museau retroussé et leur comportement défensif consistant à faire le mort.

A common name for several species of non-venomous colubrid snakes in the genus Heterodon, known for their upturned snouts and defensive behavior of playing dead.

  1. Non-venomous snake speciesC1formal

    A type of colubrid snake known for its upturned snout and dramatic defensive behavior, including playing dead.

    frserpent à nez retroussé

    • The hognose snake is famous for its theatrical death-feigning act.
    • When threatened, a hognose snake will hiss loudly and flatten its neck like a cobra.
    • Hognose snakes primarily feed on toads and other amphibians.