The hognose snake is a fairly good choice of pet snake for those who are new to reptile keeping. ... Mouth rot starts with bubbling around the mouth of the snake where inflammation has taken hold.

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 ...

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 eastern hognose is seen writhing dramatically, before lying belly-up on the ground, with its mouth open and its tongue lolling to the side.

The southern hognose snake is found in Georgia, Florida and the Carolinas, but has already disappeared from Alabama and Mississippi, according to advocacy groups. Skip Navigation.