Question

The Easter Hognose snake, Heterodon platirhinos, will often play dead by rolling on its side, sticking out its tongue, and emitting
a foul-smelling substance. Which of these situations would most likely trigger this response?
the arrival of a potential mate
B)
during play-time as young snakes
after eating and during the digestion process
D)
the snake is threatened by a potential predator

Answer 1

Answer:

D). The snake is threatened by a potential predator

Explanation:

The snake will only do this when it feels threatened so that the predator will think it is dead and not eat it.