By Peter Lloyd for MailOnline
Published: 11:02 BST, 11 June 2019 | Updated: 11:32 BST, 11 June 2019
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Snakes that have a stealth tactic to out-smart their predators by playing dead are causing concern to animals specialists in the United States.
Pictures of the animals performing this defensive action were shared by state parks and recreation staff in North Carolina this week, along with a warning.
They told local residents via their Facebook page told people not to approach or handle the so-called 'zombie' serpent.
The creatures - the eastern hognose snake, also known as a puff adders - may strike repeatedly if startled.
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Snakes that have a stealth tactic to out-smart their predators by playing dead are causing concern to animals specialists in the United States. Pictured: The eastern hognose, also known as a puff adders, which may strike repeatedly if startled
- Their colouring helps them to camouflage, providing an optical illusion which makes them 'invisible'
- They hiss and stand up during attack
- Snakes also
