The eastern hognose snake, found throughout Mississippi, is known for its dramatic defensive behaviors. When threatened, they mimic cobras, play dead, and may release unpleasant odors and substances.

Baby female western hognose playing dead. The defense mechanism that hognose are so famous for!By @jmgreptile China caves on 125% tariff for major US export after White House predicts Beijing can't ...

If "Family Feud" game show host Steve Harvey said, "Name an animal that can roll over and play dead," the No. 1 answer, without a doubt, would be "dog." But in Mississippi, there's a snake that can do ...