The Eastern Hognose Snake is renowned for its dramatic defensive behavior of playing dead. When threatened, it initially flares its neck like a cobra and hisses loudly to scare off predators. If this display fails, it resorts to playing dead in a highly theatrical manner. The snake flips onto its back, convulses, releases a foul-smelling musk, and even lets its tongue hang out to mimic a lifeless state. This convincing act deters predators who prefer live prey, allowing the snake a chance to esc

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