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 ...

Listing the snake as a threatened species would give it federal protections. Here’s why the snake is in decline.

A dramatic snake that acts like a cobra when threatened was photographed during a rare sighting at a Texas state park earlier this week. “Today, we had one of the more rare sightings amongst snakes, ...

The eastern hognose snake, also known as the "zombie snake," has a unique defense mechanism. When threatened, it rolls onto its back, opens its mouth, and plays dead. This harmless snake is not ...

Before you start writing me letters complaining that I already wrote about snakes back in April, this is different. In April, I wrote about snakes in the general sense. Today's article is about one ...

No, these snakes aren't zombies. Everyone knows the opossum plays dead, but news stories of "zombie snakes" began circulating this week after park officials in North Carolina posted photos on Facebook ...

The Eastern hognose snake is a non-venomous snake whose antics are worthy of the Broadway stage. Sometimes called a puff adder or spreading viper, when threatened the snake hoods its neck like a cobra ...

Vice President, Social Media & Trending Content, CBS News and Stations Christina Capatides is the vice president of Social Media and Trending Content for CBS News and Stations. She is also a senior ...

Beware of seemingly dead snakes in North Carolina. There are six venomous species to fear in the state, but it’s one of the nonvenomous “harmless” categories that is unpredictable enough to count as a ...

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.