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Some species of snake poison their prey. Other snakes constrict their prey until suffocated. Either way, the prey has to be swallowed whole.
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How do coral snakes catch food?
Like most snakes the coral snake is an ambush predator. Since reptiles generally do not have the stamina to pursue prey, they must catch it by surprise. The coral snake is highly venomous, and this is employed in hunting. The snake will sneak up on its prey and deliver a quick bite. The venom soon kills they prey animal, allowing the snake to eat it without a struggle.
How are snake's fangs an adaptation to its environment?
because it enable's them to catch their prey more easily.
How often does a snake catch its prey daily nightly weekly?
Snakes usually feed about every one to two weeks. They swallow their prey whole.
Are cormorrants birds of prey?
Although they do feed on meat (ive seen once dive and catch a snake!) they do not however have the characteristics associated with birds of prey birds of prey catch prey with their Talons (claws) and tear off flesh with their hooked beaks. that is how you know whether or not a BIRD is a bird of prey or not.
How are a snake's fangs an adaptation that helps it survive in the saguaro community?
a SNAKES SHARP FANGScan help the snake scare away predators it also helps catch prey
How do yellow bellied sea snakes catch their food?
a yellow bellied snake catches it's prey under water
When a snake kills a shrew the shrew is called the what and the snake is the what?
The snake would be the predator and the shrew would be the prey
How does a snake catch its food?
when it hears prey it will stay still till it comes near then the snake will strike with great speed eihter using venom or just fangs swallowing it whole
How does a kangaroo rat catch its prey?
they do not catch there prey
How often does a kangaroo catch its prey?
they do not catch there prey
How often does horses catch its prey?
they do not catch there prey
How does snakes use camouflage?
They are a colour that makes them look like they arnt there witch makes it easier to catch prey! :D
