AnAge entry for Heterodon nasicus

Classification (HAGRID: 03356)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Squamata
                Family: Colubridae
                    Genus: Heterodon
Species
Heterodon nasicus
Common name
Western hognose snake, or Mexican hognose snake
Synonyms
Heterodon nasicus nasicus

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
19.8 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 485
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations
No observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
730 days
Male sexual maturity
730 days
Incubation
56 days
Clutch size
13 (oviparous)
Adult weight
350 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 174155
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 121332
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