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 ...

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 ...

Exploring the curious behaviors of the hognose snake—and whether that dramatic display is all for show. Cargo Theft Hits Record Levels Amid Tariffs FBI investigates hunting stand with sight line to ...

There are multiple snake species that overlap and look remarkably similar to one another. Copperheads and Eastern hognose snakes fall under this umbrella, often sharing the same neighborhoods across ...

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed a snake found in North Carolina as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Officials said the southern hognose snake is threatened by habitat loss, ...

ATLANTA — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing the southern hognose snake as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act, highlighting its presence in the Carolinas and ...

The southern hognose snake can be found in four states: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Pierson Hill/FWC AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. U.S.

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to add federal protections for a non-venomous snake that lives in North Carolina. The agency ...

More than 30 years after it was first considered for listing, and after it was initially dismissed for candidacy in 2019, the southern hognose snake might finally get added to the federal Endangered ...