According to Exeter Exotics the rare two-headed snake is a male, 1-month-old western hognose. The snake likes sardines and has not yet been named.

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 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 Eastern hognose snake is better known by its nickname, puff adder, derived from its aggressive display when disturbed. Its bite is mildly venomous, capable of sedating small prey, such as toads.

You've probably heard of golden retrievers rolling over and playing dead. A border collie maybe. But a snake? On June 6, in a Facebook post meant to be educational, North Carolina State Parks and ...

Urban myth says "hognose snake can mix venom with its breath and is thus able to kill a person from a distance of twenty-five feet," but the museum said that couldn't be further from the truth.