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 ...

From their upturned noses to their dramatic performances of playing dead, eastern hognose snakes are interesting and entertaining.

FIELD GUIDE Full of survival tricks, this snake is most unusual By Don Lyman Globe Correspondent,Updated July 16, 2020, 5:39 p.m.

The hognose snake can be stubborn, but many owners report that these snakes make great pets. Their uniqueness, from their character to their patterns, has contributed to their popularity as pets.

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 ...

In this heartfelt video, we spotlight a group of charming hognose snakes urgently seeking new homes. Known for their distinctive upturned snouts and captivating behaviors, these snakes are in need of ...

The answer: an eastern hognose, or Heterodon platirhinos. But the snakes are mostly harmless to humans, says Katie Hall, a spokeswoman for North Carolina State Parks and Recreation.

The snake — which is an eastern hognose, by the way — “does play dead when threatened. It does NOT die and come back to life like a zombie,” the department told CBS News.

An Eastern Hognose snake emerged out of the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday, April 26 Roxy Flanagan One woman’s beach trip went viral after she documented a huge snake slithering on the Ocean City ...