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Why can a boa constrictor swallow an animal much larger then its head?
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The boa is able to dislocate/unhinge its jaw to get it around an animal that would appear to be bigger than its head when the jaw is connected. Once it does that, it can stretch its mouth around the animal and start pulling it in for digestion.
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How can a snake eat animals bigger than it's head?
Snakes are able to unhinge their jaws, which allows them to swallow animals much larger than their heads. After they swallow the animal, their jaw hinge goes back into place.
Why can boa constrictors eat animals bigger than its head?
Boa Constrictors have incredible mouths- their mouths have the ability to stretch to sizes far bigger than normal. In extreme circumstances, a boa constrictor will even break its own jaw to swallow an enormous animal.
Which air breathing animal can only swallow when its head is under water?
Blue Whale
What do you get a guy you just met for his birthday?
Give him head and swallow!! Give him head and swallow!!
What does a boa constrictor breath in?
Snakes breath through the nostrils located in the head .
How do you swallow while giving head?
Take a quick break, swallow, and continue.
Should you spit or swallow while giving head?
guys like swallow.
Why is it hard to swallow while your head is leaning back?
its because when ur head is tilted back ur airways are open so u cant swallow
What is the Latin name of the Boa constrictor?
* The Madagascar Ground Boa Acrantophis (madagascariensis) * The Madagascar Tree Boa (Sanzinia madagascariensis) * Dumeril's Boa (Acrantophis dumerili) * Not considered to be close relatives to first species of the genus described * The Red-tailed Boa, (Boa constrictor)
How do you take care of a red tail boa constrictor?
Chop its head off, and feed the rest to dogs. End of story.
Tips on blowjobs?
don't bite, such on head and scrotum and always swallow!
Why does birds raise their head when they swallow water?
Because very few birds can swallow liquid - the have to let it trickle down their throats after they get it in their mouths.
