Plate 61 



XOX-VEXOMOUS SNAKES 



HOG-NOSED SNAKE AND HER EGGS Heterodon 



platryhinus. 

 A species inhabiting the eastern United States. Three species of 

 this genus are known. All inhabit North America. 



TEXAS HOG-NOSED SNAKE Heterodon naskus. 

 As with all the Hog-nosed Snakes, this serpent flattens the head 

 and neck when annoyed, hissing loudly. It is quite innocuous. 



