The snake — which is an eastern hognose, by the way — "does play dead when threatened. It does NOT die and come back to life like a zombie," the department told CBS News.

According to the Maryland Zoo, eastern hognose snakes may mimic cobras by lifting their heads and lunging when threatened, but their venom is harmless to humans.

The answer: an eastern hognose, or Heterodon platirhinos. But the snakes are mostly harmless to humans, says Katie Hall, a spokeswoman for North Carolina State Parks and Recreation.

Many snake species, when threatened, employ a survival tactic called thanatosis, or playing dead. Dice snakes intensify the ...

Next time you're outdoors, keep an eye out for a certain type of snake that likes to play dead. The eastern hognose snake is often called a "zombie snake" because it freezes when threatened ...

An Eastern Hognose snake emerged out of the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday, April 26 Roxy Flanagan One woman’s beach trip went viral after she documented a huge snake slithering on the Ocean City ...

The video, which went viral with more than 4,000 shares on Facebook, shows what appears to be an eastern hognose snake gliding across the sand and in the ocean.

An Eastern Hognose snake emerged out of the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday, April 26. One woman’s beach trip went viral after she documented a huge snake slithering on the Ocean City, Md., beaches.

"Impressive theatrics" from the eastern hognose snake. Houston County Georgia Snake Removal & Relocation/Facebook. This theatrical stunt is scientifically known as thanatosis.The eastern hognose ...

The U.S. snake in question is the eastern hognose, which is known for the over-the-top display. The video was posted on Facebook in 2021 by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, ...

The eastern hognose snake puts on a dramatic display when threatened, mimicking a rattlesnake, playing dead and finally vomiting on itself as a defense mechanism. It is non-venomous. (Photo by ...