Meet the Snake Who’s Now an Ambassador

A backyard soil delivery turned into a wildlife adventure when a chill Eastern hog-nosed snake, once a pet, found a new home at the Wildlife Center of Virginia. Calm, curious, and even TV-ready, she’s now an ambassador snake—perfect for educating the public. Known for their nose-digging habits and toad-loving ways, these snakes have a wild defense: they play dead, stink it up, or even vomit to scare off predators. The center’s naming contest is on—vote $1 for either Ziggy or Ember (May 25–June 3) to help fund their mission. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/45948313ef33f8b9