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 ...

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.

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 ...