Snakes primarily bite in self-defense, often due to fear, hunger, or stress from poor handling. However, some species, ...

While the eastern hognose does produce a toxin that helps immobilize toads, it’s generally considered to be non-venomous to humans. Rat snakes are a group of medium to large constricting snakes ...

New Jersey is home to many snakes, one in particular has a weird defense mechanism. This peculiar snake plays dead like an opossum as a defense mechanism. The internet has dubbed this snake as the ...

WASHINGTON— In a legal victory for the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agreed today to consider granting Endangered Species Act protections to the southern hognose ...

Ringneck Snake Small, non-venomous, orange ring around neck, nocturnal, shy, mild venom harmless to humans. Hognose Snake Stocky, upturned nose, 25-30 inches, non-aggressive, plays dead when ...

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 ...