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.

Fishing duo Cole & Jay document a rare encounter with a "drama queen" hognose snake as it performs its elaborate defensive ...

Parks and recreation officials have issued a warning about a so-called "zombie snake" that tends to "play dead." The North Carolina State Parks and Recreation shared images of the eastern hognose ...

We all know that animals “play dead” in certain situations. But do you know the reasons behind the “feigning death” phenomenon? “Playing dead,” or “feigning death,” is common in the animal kingdom, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

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 ...