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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is asking for a snake found in the Carolinas and Georgia to be officially classified as a threatened species. The Southern Hognose ...

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.

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.