Does anyone have any clues as to differentiate Heterodon nasicus gloydi from H.n. nasicus? I read on an old post that red westerns are originated from the dusty hognose, and I was wondering if anyone knew any info on this. I recently aquired a pair of red westerns that look more similar to the red dusty shown in Reptiles Magazine's hognose issue than the "red" westerns shown in the same article. I have other westerns, and these new ones show differences (aside from the red). Any information would be much appreciated. Thanks
Harry
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Dusty Hogs?
hairijuana
Mar 31, 2004 09:25 PM
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chrish
Mar 31, 2004 09:43 PM
The reason there is no such thing as H. nasicus gloydi anymore is exactly as you described. There is no character or suite of characters that differentiates these eastern populations from the rest of the population at large. "Dusty" hogs are no different from regular "Plains" Hogs.
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Chris Harrison
hairijuana
Apr 01, 2004 03:16 PM
Thank you for the information, it makes sense now why I've had such trouble figuring out what is what. I had read on Hognose.com that there were no differences, but so many sources suggested otherwise I had to ask. What led to the thought of the dusty as a subspecies? What is merely a matter of range?
Harry
