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In most cases, a predator such as a snake will instinctively know what it can and cannot swallow and/or digest. There have been times where a snake has attempted to swallow and digest it's prey and have it turn out a bit too large.

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Q: Does a snake measure its intended victim to see if it can digest it before attacking the victim?
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