These are photos of the largest of the hognosed snakes - the Malagasy (Madagascan) Giant hognosed snake. These powerful snakes overpower their prey with their massive muscular bodies. Although not contrictors, they can easily pin and hold rodents, birds, and small mammals to the ground and may often consume one prey item while holding another pinned to the ground! Special thanks to mark O'Shea for providing photos for this page.

Typical Malagasy Giant Hognose Photo by Dennis Desmond	Typical Malagasy Giant Hognose Photo by Dennis Desmond	Malagasy Giant Hognose showing slightly upturned rostrum Photo by Dennis Desmond	Typical Malagasy Giant Hognose Photo by Dennis Desmond	Malagasy Giant Hognose showing rsotrum from frontal view Photo by Dennis Desmond
Malagasy Giant Hognose - close up of head Photo by Dennis Desmond	Malagasy Giant Hognose showing parietals Photo by Dennis Desmond	Malagasy Giant Hognose showing typical "heads-up" hunting posture. Photo by Dennis Desmond	Malagasy Giant Hognose showing heavy body used to overpower prey. Photo by Dennis Desmond	Malagasy Giant Hognose showing countershading which helps with camouflage. Photo by Dennis Desmond
Yellow Phase Malagasy Giant Hognose Photo by Mark O Shea	Yellow Phase Malagasy Giant Hognose Photo by Mark O Shea	Typical Malagasy Giant Hognose Photo by Mark O Shea	Malagasy Giant Hognose feeding on Spiny Iguana eggs Photo by Bill Love	Male Malagasy Giant Hognoses in combat dance Photo by David Curl