Hog-nosed Snake

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From U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Region:

Eastern hog-nosed snakes are harmless to people. Even though they can hiss and pretend to bite, they’re much more likely to roll over and play dead, giving off a foul smell to confuse predators. 

Photo: Hog-nosed snake by USFWS. 




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