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23 July 2007

Western Hog-Nosed Snake

I was down looking at some land east of Sunsites, AZ and came across this Western Hog-nosed snake (Heterodon nasicus) in the process of swallowing a small toad.
By the time I got my camera (about 30 seconds) the toad was already about 1/4 of the way down the snake's body (the bulging area in this image). This snake was
about 16 inches and not very pleasant (see http://www.pbase.com/pegsam/image/82762983 ).


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Jason Penney02-Jan-2008 17:02
My favorite snake!
Carol Rollins31-Jul-2007 19:38
I can see the toad. Great capture Sam! Vote.
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