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A small, stout-bodied, mildly venomous colubrid snake native to North America, characterized by its sharply upturned snout used for burrowing and its elaborate defensive behaviors, including flattening its neck and feigning death.

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"When threatened by a predator, the hognose will often roll onto its back, open its mouth, and play dead in a surprisingly convincing display."

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