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Do snakes eat live mice

Updated: 8/11/2023
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11y ago

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No. Some snakes are too small to eat mice, and go after insects, amphibians, or fish. Others,such as the reticulated python, would not go after such small prey and instead target prey such as small deer. Many snakes that are in the righ size range still prefer other prey. Sea snakes feed primarily on fish and one genus of snakes feeds entirely on egg. Snakes that do eat rats and mice do not limit themselves to such prey, and will also eat lizards, birds, and even other snakes.

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It depends on the species, but yes, mice and shrews are common prey for snakes.

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Only if they are Hungry

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Yes they do

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