A Grass Snake Plays Dead on a Cold Autumn Day

A grass snake in Denmark plays dead on a cold autumn day as a natural defense mechanism against predators and curious people with video cameras.

The grass snake uses different strategies when it’s attacked by a predator. One is playing dead, lying on the back with its mouth open and the tongue hanging out. I found this grass snake in autumn, when it was cold and it was unable to flee.

Glen Tickle
Glen Tickle

Amelia's dad. Steph's husband. Writer, comedian, gentleman. Good at juggling, bad at chess.