EASTERN HOGNOSE SNAKE (Heterodon platirhinos) PLAYING DEAD - Stockfoto

EASTERN HOGNOSE SNAKE (Heterodon platirhinos) PLAYING DEAD. The hognose snake is sometimes called a "Puff Adder." The name hognose comes from an upturned snout. When threatened they can hiss, flatten their necks, raise part of their body and act like a cobra. They may even fake a strike. They PLAY DEAD by rolling on their back with the mouth open and tongue hanging out. One of their main foods are toads. Michigan