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.

It’s that time of year when snakes begin emerging, like the eastern hognose snake, who has an incredible zombie defense ...

Eastern hognose snakes employ a remarkable defense mechanism, feigning death when threatened. This "zombie" act involves ...

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 ...