The hognose snake is a fairly good choice of pet snake for those who are new to reptile keeping. These snakes are described as burrowers, and because of their timid nature, they’re less likely ...

The albino hognose snake is thought to have squirmed its way into a couple’s suitcase as they were leaving Kuwait, unaware it would be joining them on a 3,000-mile flight to the UK.

Non-native species pose a threat to the adder population at a beauty spot, the National Trust says.

It is thought the reptile, now identified as an albino hognose snake, had probably crawled into their luggage unseen in Kuwait.