'Zombie Snake' Found in NC Gets Nickname From Playing Dead

By Dennis Elliott

June 11, 2019

Eastern hognose snake - feigning death

NORTH CAROLINA -- Keep your snake eyes wide open when out and about this summer. There's one particular snake that may look dead, but it's not. 

NC wildlife officials say the "Zombie Snake" pretends it's dead and will miraculously come back to life. In other words, if you're already afraid of snakes, this could send your heart racing into dangerous territory.

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