West Texas is rich in reptiles, and the western hognose snake is one of the region’s stars. Its calling card is its ...

The eastern hognose snake, also known as the "zombie snake," has a unique defense mechanism. When threatened, it rolls onto its back, opens its mouth, and plays dead. This harmless snake is not ...

If you want to be able to tell someone you have a venomous snake as a pet, get a hognose snake. They're technically venomous, but it's not nearly potent enough to cause harm to humans. No one has ...

WASHINGTON— The Center for Biological Diversity filed a formal notice today of its intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for denying Endangered Species Act protections to the southern ...

WASHINGTON— The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today to gain Endangered Species Act protection for southern hognose snakes in Florida, Georgia and the ...