Exploring the Rich Cultures of Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine

Dark Side Earth on Instagram: "This is the Eastern Hognose Snake (Heterodon platirhinos), a harmless North American snake that lives in sandy forests and grasslands. It grows about 60-90 cm long and mainly eats toads and frogs. When threatened, it doesn’t run. First it hisses and flattens its neck like a cobra. If that fails, it uses thanatosis - the science term for playing dead. The snake flips onto its back, opens its mouth, releases a rotten smell, and goes completely limp. Here’s the wild p