A baby Louisiana pinesnake poking its head out of its egg while hatching at the Memphis Zoo on July 8, 2010. The U.S. government says four areas in Louisiana and two in Texas should be protected as critical habitat for a rare snake that eats small gophers and takes over their burrows. (Jim Weber/The Commercial Appeal via AP, File)
Janet McConnaughey Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Four areas in Louisiana and two in Texas should be protected as critical habitat for a rare…
