It Look Lika a Snake... Until You Look Closer

Mystery of Creatures

It Look Lika a Snake...

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00:041. Hawk Moth Caterpillar

00:05The tiny worm that transforms into a cobra.

00:09The Hawk Moth Caterpillar may look harmless,

00:11but when threatened, it performs one of nature's greatest tricks.

00:15It transforms its head into a terrifying snake-like shape

00:18by inflating the front part of its body,

00:21revealing fake eye spots that resemble a cobra's hood,

00:24and swaying side to side.

00:26It convincingly imitates a venomous snake,

00:30predators, like birds, instantly back away.

00:32Fooled by its chromatic performance,

00:34this mimicry is so accurate that even humans sometimes mistake it

00:38for a baby snake at first glance.

00:412. Eastern Hognose Snake

00:43A snake that pretends to be another snake.

00:47The Eastern Hognose Snake uses next-level acting skills.

00:51When threatened, it flattens its neck like a cobra,

00:54hisses loudly, and strikes without biting,

00:57just to scare enemies.

00:59If that doesn't work, it flicks upside down,

01:02sticks out its tongue, and plays dead.

01:05Its cobra-like hood is its most powerful trick,

01:08convincing predators to flee before they realize it's completely harmless.

01:133. Smooth Green Snake Caterpillar

01:16The baby that snakes its way out of trouble

01:18This tiny caterpillar has a genius survival hack.

01:22It curls its body and lifts its head to mimic a small green snake.

01:27Its shiny scales, created by reflective segments,

01:30look exactly like reptile skin.

01:33Birds often get spooked at the sight,

01:35giving the caterpillar just enough time to escape to the nearest leaf.

01:404. Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar

01:43Big Eyes, Bigger Illusion

01:44The Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar is famous for its cartoon-like fake eyes.

01:50When danger approaches,

01:52it puffs up its body to reveal giant yellow snake eyes that stare directly at predators.

01:58The illusion is so realistic that many animals instantly retreat,

02:02believing they've encountered a dangerous tree snake instead of a harmless bug.

02:085. Elephant Hawk Moth Caterpillar

02:10The leaf-dwelling snake impersonator

02:13This caterpillar spends most of its life hiding in gardens,

02:16but when it feels threatened,

02:19it inflates its head segment into a huge bulge

02:22and shows off large black spots that look like snake eyes.

02:26Its behavior, thrashing its head and raising its front body,

02:30mimics a snake about to strike.

02:33This perfect disguise keeps it safe from birds and lizards.

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