The Easter Hognose snake, Heterodon platirhinos, will often play dead by rolling on its side, sticking out its tongue, and emitting

a foul-smelling substance. Which of these situations would most likely trigger this response?

the arrival of a potential mate

B)

during play-time as young snakes

after eating and during the digestion process

D)

the snake is threatened by a potential predator

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Giovanni Estrada

26 April, 21:05

The Easter Hognose snake, Heterodon platirhinos, will often play dead by rolling on its side, sticking out its tongue, and emitting

a foul-smelling substance. Which of these situations would most likely trigger this response?

the arrival of a potential mate

B)

during play-time as young snakes

after eating and during the digestion process

D)

the snake is threatened by a potential predator

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Rachael Sanford · Answer 1

D). The snake is threatened by a potential predator

Explanation:

The snake will only do this when it feels threatened so that the predator will think it is dead and not eat it.