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 ...

Hognose snakes are generally healthy, provided their enclosures are kept clean. Some general reptile diseases to look out for ...

On the off chance a hognose snake does strike at you defensively, it's probably only bluffing. Most of the time, these strikes are done without even opening their mouth in an attempt to scare you ...

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 ...