Behavior
The western hog-nosed snake is primarily diurnal, and makes use of a variety of habitats, including shortgrass prairies, grasslands, and rocky, semi-arid regions. It is typically a docile snake (though known to be highly aggressive in some individuals). If threatened (or perceives a threat), may flatten their necks (much like a cobra), hiss and make mock strikes if harassed, occasionally they even play dead if stressed enough.
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