The mock serpent died to deceive the stray cat

Eastern snakes Hognose is capable of writhing and secreting unpleasant odors to ward off predators.

In the face of a threat, Eastern Hognose snakes can apply various methods such as emitting whistles or fake death to ward off enemies. A young man named Kenneth Gisi in the state of Texan, USA noted that the fake snake died when a stray cat was attacked, according to the Mirror.

Eastern Hognose Snake.

Gisi said that when she returned home and was parked, she saw a wild cat staring at the ground. There, an Eastern snake Hognose is doing every way to scare away the cat. After threatening to fail, the snake began to twitch violently, writhing and emitting a stench. It even opened its mouth and stuck its tongue out to increase the persuasion.

"I want to learn about the organisms that have lived for millions of years, how they survive and their characteristics in nature. These are the factors that make these creatures themselves," Gisi said.

Many snakes know how to fake death when threatened. However, Gisi's findings show that Eastern Hognose is one of the most ingenious dead actors in the animal world.

An Eastern Hognose snake during the process of fake death.