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Eastern hognose snake. When threatened, they flatten the head and neck, then strike with a loud hiss, but rarely bite. If their bluff fails, they roll over, writhing, and then act dead, with mouth open and tongue lolling.

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Just about any snake will fake its own death if it senses its in danger .

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