Western Hognose (Normal) Scientific Name: Heterodon nasicus Common Name: Western Hognose Snake Species Overview Size: Adult females typically reach 2–3 feet (0.6–0.9 m) in length, while males average 1.5–2 feet (0.45–0.6 m). Both sexes feature the species’ characteristic upturned snout, adapted for digging and burrowing in loose soils. Ap