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Cape Cod National Seashore
Reptiles
Eastern Hognose Snake

Photo by Scott Buchanan

Hognose snakes are often found in sandy soil habitats. The upturned snout of the hognose snake allows for efficient digging and burrowing in sandy soil.

Reports and Publications

Illustrated Guide to Snakes at Cape Cod National Seashore

Illustrated Guide to Turtles at Cape Cod National Seashore

Report on Reptiles and Amphibians at Cape Cod National Seashore,
updated September 2008
Wellfleet kettle ponds  

Did You Know?
Although the kettle ponds within Cape Cod National Seashore are within 2.5 km of the ocean and have been subjected to thousands of years of salt spray, they remain low in dissolved salts. Ponds are flushed out by inflowing and outflowing groundwater, which prevents salts from accumulating.

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Last Updated: June 04, 2009 at 09:40 EST