And this little piggy...

[Nikki Gervais]

...Played dead so the big mean herper wouldn't eat him. Enjoy! :D

Eastern Hognose Snake - Heterodon Platirhinos

[Dom]

Thats an amazing picture!

I knew they could play dead but had never seen it..

Tx for posting

[SilverTongue]

ME THANKS SOOO MUCH I just wish I could see it in real life!! Thanks

[Nikki Gervais]

I'm glad you guys liked it! I got such great responses with all the photos I posted... I think I'ma have to do that more often! :D

[josefg]

I really wanted to see that. Thanks Nikki

[Nicky]

i think he deserves i trophy for a prised performance Wow what a shot where did you find the little star?

[.Dexter.]

lol can you say DRAMA QUEEN! :P

[sparkon16]

lol that is soo cute

[Nikki Gervais]

LOL thanks for the comments everyone.:) :D

Nicky he was found in the eastern US. :)

[Tim_Cranwill]

What a cool snake! It is so funny that they do that. I'd love to see it in real life.

Great pic!!!!

[Nikki Gervais]

Thanks cranwill :)

[Pixie]

I always thought that playing dead act was hilarious! I've only read about it and seen a couple of pics, your's is great! Was it drooling too? I've heard they do that too! Must be pretty darn funny to see!

Pixie

[Nikki Gervais]

LOL Pixie, I have no idea if it was drooling or not, I never thought to ask. However my friend that found that lil guy promised to take me herping down where he finds all these cool critters. US watch out here I come! :D

[wolfchan]

Thanks a lot for posting! Hogs are by far my favorite snake, and I never could get tired of seeing 'em. ^_^

[Nikki Gervais]

You're very welcome wolfchan, I'm glad you liked him :)