Snake 'plays dead' by remaining completely still after realising

When approached in Texas, US, the snake began to squirm vigorously to get away but, realising it can
When approached in Texas, US, the snake began to squirm vigorously to get away but, realising it can't, it stopped dead, mouth gaping and contorts its neck to appear as if it is broken.

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