# @nationalparkservice on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CjZBg0spCOg
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/21023116-nationalparkservice-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/b5d4c036f2.jpg
- **Posted:** 2022-10-06T23:40:42.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** National Park Service (@nationalparkservice) — https://gondola.cc/nationalparkservice

## Caption

Defense takes on many forms. -Cobra Kai

Hiss off! Sorry, strike first! When approached, the eastern hog-nosed snake snake can hiss loudly and flatten its head and neck like a cobra. (Imitation is intimidation!) If these defenses fail to ward off an enemy, it may turn things up a notch. Or on its side? It will thrash around, open its mouth, roll over, and play dead! (There’s no need to get hisssss-terical!) 

The eastern hog-nosed is not dangerous to people or pets, although they do have a mild venom to subdue their prey (mainly amphibians). As with any wildlife you may encounter in a park, best to observe from distance and give them space. We all like space. 

Video Description: Cobra clutch! An eastern hog-nosed snake at @delwatergapnps slithers along the bottom of a rock wall.  NPS/E. Winslow

#cobrakai #snakelife #delawarewatergap #reptilesofinstagram #snake🐍

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| National Park Service | @nationalparkservice | https://gondola.cc/nationalparkservice | Government Organization |

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delawarewatergap, snakelife, snake, cobrakai, reptilesofinstagram

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