Heterodon, a genus of harmless North American colubrid snakes
Heterodon, a.k.a. hog-nosed snakes, a genus of harmless colubrid species found in North America.
The sandhills are home to many unique plants and animals; including some cacti and hognose snakes.
He is also honored by having several species named after him, including the genus of Asian pit vipers, Gloydius, the Eastern Fox Snake, Pantherophis gloydi, and the Dusty Hognose Snake, Heterodon nasicus gloydi.