The answer: an eastern hognose, or Heterodon platirhinos. But the snakes are mostly harmless to humans, says Katie Hall, a spokeswoman for North Carolina State Parks and Recreation.

An Eastern Hognose snake emerged out of the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday, April 26 Roxy Flanagan One woman’s beach trip went viral after she documented a huge snake slithering on the Ocean City ...

The video, which went viral with more than 4,000 shares on Facebook, shows what appears to be an eastern hognose snake gliding across the sand and in the ocean.

According to the Maryland Zoo, eastern hognose snakes may mimic cobras by lifting their heads and lunging when threatened, but their venom is harmless to humans.

Eastern hognose snakes lay five to 50 eggs in June and July that typically hatch about two months later, so keep your distance if you see any baby snakes while out enjoying the fall foliage.

An Eastern Hognose snake emerged out of the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday, April 26. One woman’s beach trip went viral after she documented a huge snake slithering on the Ocean City, Md., beaches.

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Eastern hognose snakes lay five to 50 eggs in June and July that typically hatch about two months later, so keep your distance if you see any baby snakes while out enjoying the fall foliage ...

The eastern hognose snake puts on a dramatic display when threatened, mimicking a rattlesnake, playing dead and finally vomiting on itself as a defense mechanism. It is non-venomous.

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"Impressive theatrics" from the eastern hognose snake. Houston County Georgia Snake Removal & Relocation/Facebook. This theatrical stunt is scientifically known as thanatosis.The eastern hognose ...