Check out this adorable little yearling eastern hognose snake we stumbled upon recently! Get a better look at this snake in my latest YouTube video! I was being very gentle while picking this guy up because I wanted to avoid making him play dead. Luckily we were able to get some photos and have a hands on encounter without causing too much stress on the snake. This also happened to be Phil’s lifer! @thecoastalherper #snakes #nature #wildlife #animals #fyp #hognose #creatures #critters | Will Rob

This is a harmless eastern hognose snake playing dead, a defensive tactic that they usually deploy after huffing and inflating themselves with air to appear larger. Though I think the impact on the snake is usually minimal, I try to avoid this as sometimes they will regurgitate meals! That being said, it’s quite the spectacle to watch! Get a better look on YouTube! #snakes #reptiles #animals #nature #wildlife #hognose #critters #creatures #fyp | Will Robertson's Wildlife

164K views · 2.1K reactions | Eastern Hognose snake unfurling #nature #wildlife #hognose #snake #beautiful #unfurl #east HA25515 | HAWI Studios | Facebook