The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has proposed listing the southern hognose snake as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. This proposal, published on August 29, 2025, opens a 60-day public comment period that runs through October 28.  The snake, known for its distinctive upturned snout, has disappeared from Alabama and Mississippi since the 1970s and now survives only in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Federal officials estimate the species has declined by about 62% over the last 150 years. “Conserving the southern hognose snake is also about protecting the vital landscapes that benefit our … Continue reading Southern Hognose Snake Faces 62% Decline, FWS Proposes Protection