Many snake species, when threatened, employ a survival tactic called thanatosis, or playing dead. Dice snakes intensify the ...

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If hissing, flattening its head fails to deter predators, the Eastern Hognose Snake plays dead with a gaping mouth and goes through a state called tonic immobility.

Eastern hognose, Image via Depositphotos. The Eastern Hognose snake, also known as the puff adder, is a fascinating reptile. It is found in various parts of North America and is known for its unique ...

Thanatosis is the scientific term for when an animal plays dead to avoid predation. The hognose snake is known for this behaviour, which is a defence mechanism against being eaten. This video shows a ...

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The eastern hognose snake, also known as the "zombie snake ... Eastern hognoose snake playing dead to deter predators Why does it play dead? This behavior has been termed "thanatosis" or ...

Although the hognose snake certainly does it in a dramatic fashion, it’s far from the only animal that fakes death for protection or to obtain food. According to National Geographic, guinea pigs, ...