The gorgeous little western hognose snake in the clip is doing something strange to a blanket. Using its nose, it looks like it is attempting to root or burrow into the soft fabric. What is this ...

Half of it likes sardines. The other half makes a chewing motion when its counterpart eats. They don't yet have a name. A reptilian pet store in the United Kingdom recently got a 'a bit of a shock' ...

If "Family Feud" game show host Steve Harvey said, "Name an animal that can roll over and play dead," the No. 1 answer, without a doubt, would be "dog." But in Mississippi, there's a snake that can do ...

Minnesota is known for its loons, squirrels, moose, and deer, but did you know it’s also home to the charming western hog-nosed snake? This unique reptile adds a fascinating twist to the state’s ...

If you capture this snake in South Carolina, you'll want to let it loose. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes listing the southern hognose snake a threatened species under the Endangered ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A new ...

Just because an animal is venomous doesn’t always mean it is “un-pettable.” Here are a couple of noteworthy exceptions. To most people, the term “venomous reptile” evokes images of cobras flaring ...

The eastern hognose snake, found throughout Mississippi, is known for its dramatic defensive behaviors. When threatened, they mimic cobras, play dead, and may release unpleasant odors and substances.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing the southern hognose snake as a threatened species. Habitat loss, road mortality, and non-native species are the primary threats to the snake's ...