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.

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing the southern hognose snake as a threatened species. Habitat loss, road mortality, and non-native species are the primary threats to the snake's ...

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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 ...