Why Do Hognose Snakes Play Dead? – Reptilinks

Have you ever wondered why hognose snakes play dead? Click here to learn more about these fascinating creatures and how they survive in the wild!
There is one aspect in particular that makes these adorable creatures stand out, and it’s the way they play dead in the wild. Keep reading for some interesting information about how hognose snakes survive in the wild and how it applies to their behavior in captivity.

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North Carolina Zoo on Instagram: A snake playing possum? That's right! Eastern hognose snakes will play dead as a defense mechanism, called thanatosis. Swipe >> . Hognoses will usually writhe around before