Hognose Snakes, Opossums and Consciousness
crates | December 13, 2007
The Hognose snake (Heterodon platyrhinos) was going through its impressive repertoire. First it flattened its head and neck out like a cobra, showing the lighter yellow color between the dark scales. Then it raised its head up off the ground, making striking motions (with its mouth closed). However, it ignored my hand when I held [...]