The only part of a hognose bite that would be dangerous would be an allergic reaction. Otherwise it's not dangerous at all. The odds of being allergic to hognose venom are probably like that of being allergic to bees. It's rare, but it could happen. Allergic reactions are very treatable, but the crucial part is getting treatment in time. It's not the 'venom' they would be treating, just your immune system's overreaction to it, so they treat it the same way they'd treat someone who was reacting to peanuts or something.
I personally don't worry about my Western, I'd have to be trying really really hard to get him to bite me. He never has. And he hates me! But it seems some individuals bite more readily than others.

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