Snakes released into new home in Louisiana forest

The Louisiana pine snake is considered a threatened species, and its habitat has been diminishing for decades

A Louisiana pine snake bluffs in a posture to defend itself against predators (AP)

In what has become an annual conservation event in the US state, young Louisiana pine snakes that were bred in captivity have been released in Kisatchie National Forest.

Five snakes from the Memphis Zoo were released in early May, with more from other zoos to be released as the year progresses.