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No, garter snakes are often harmless and do not suffocate their prey with constriction. They are carnivorus, and their diet is usually anything they can swallow whole, such as slugs, toads, lizarads, earthworms, etc. Hope I answered your question! :-)

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Who are a garter snake's predators?

As for most snakes, Garter snakes have other animals that will eat it. Foxes, birds, coyotes and other mammals closely related to foxes and coyotes will eat Garter snakes. It's 'enemies' are its predators or even humans can be a threat to snakes. Garter snakes can even be a threat to humans if overpopulated in one place, for example 20 Garter snakes in a person's backyard can be a hazard to ones health especially to infants or babies.


Do garter snakes have teeth and do they bite?

Yes. Any type of snake will bite if it feels threatened. Garter snakes do have venom but it is very mild and they do not have well-developed fangs to help deliver it.


What are a garter snake habits?

- Relies mostly on its sight - Hears by sensing vibrations in the ground, smell and taste -Garter snakes are very agile, a feature which helps them to capture their prey successfully. -Like all snakes, the garter snake is carnivorous. It eats just about anything that it can overpower such as frogs, rodents, fish, birds, lizards, leeches, insects, earthworms, and slugs. -When they live near water, they hunt and eat other aquatic animals -They swallow their food whole -sometimes they will even eat eggs -When garter snakes hibernate, they do it in aggregations, which means hundreds of them collecting in the same hibernaculum, where they spend the winter together and also have access to each other for the breeding season in spring


What snake's name starts with the letter H?

THE HOGNOSE SNAKE'S NAME STARTS WITH THE LETTER H.


Do garter snakes make good pets?

yes, if not wild caught. Wild caught snakes are more prone to diseases, parasites, and are very difficult to tame. Catching wild snakes also puts pressure on the natural populations. It is better to purchase a captive bred garter snake from a pet store or local breeder. They are very easy to find no matter where u live.

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What is it called when a snake suffocates the prey?

"Dinnertime" constriction


Is an anaconda omnivore?

An Anaconda is a South American snake that constricts its prey, and it is a carnivore.


A snake that choke its prey to death?

A snake that can choke it's prey to death is known as a constrictor. The snake waits for it's prey to suffocate, and will then begin consuming the meal whole.


Are boa constrictors poison?

No, they kill they're prey by constriction.


Is a red rat snake poisonous?

No - the rat snake family are non-venomous species, that subdue their prey by constriction.


How do snakes subdue their prey?

Snakes use a combination of venom injected through their fangs and constriction to subdue their prey. The venom immobilizes or kills the prey, while constriction squeezes it, making it difficult to breathe and further incapacitating it. This dual method helps the snake secure and consume its meal.


Is patternless snow southern pine snake dangerous?

No - Pine snakes are non-venomous. They subdue their prey by constriction.


What are the dangers of a California King Snake?

The California King Snake is a nonvenomous snake; however, they are very powerful and suffocate their prey usually. They are generally considered harmless to people but do bite.


Are contrictor snakes poisonous?

No snake is poisonous and constrictors are generally not venomous as they kill their prey by constriction rather than venom.


What snake likes to hug its prey and death?

It depends what snake you are talking about! Some snakes crush their prey such as the Anaconda Others bite their prey using venom such as the cobra.


Can a corn snake suffacate a human?

No, they do not grow big enough to be able to suffocate a human or cause damage. Also, they are generally very docile and would only suffocate its prey (mice)


What is the prey of a snake?

Snakes prey on a variety of animals including rodents, birds, fish, insects, and small mammals. They use their venom or constriction to subdue their prey before consuming it whole.