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Usually by constriction - although they do have weak venom too.

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How do nonvenomous snakes kill?

Some snakes kill by constricting the prey until dead - boas, pythons, gopher snakes, etc. Some, such as garter snakes simply overpower the prey with their jaws and swallow the prey. See the image above.


What squeeze prey to kill it?

all snakes that are not venomous, for example boas and pythons, will kill their prey by constriction.


Why are snakes pouisonus?

to kill there prey and to defend them selves


Do all snakes kill their prey?

well they put a posiness venom in there prey which they do kill them so then thet swoggle it or chew it.


Does a coral snake squeeze its prey to death?

No. Coral snakes kill their prey with a venomous bite.


Which snakes kill their prey by coiling it and squeezing it to death?

The common name for snakes that kill by that method is - constrictors. This does not, however just apply to the Boa Constrictor species. There are many snakes that use this method to subdue their prey.


Why do snakes shoot poison out of their mouths?

to paralyze/kill their prey and for protection...


How do hog nose snakes kill their prey?

Hog nose snakes overcome their prey and swallow the prey item whole. They usually feed on frogs and toads. They are neither venomous nor constrictors.


Do snakes trap or trick their food?

Snakes either hunt prey, striking to kill when they get close enough, or they wait, often in hiding, for the prey to come to them, striking when the prey gets close enough.


How does a snake kill a bunny?

That depends on the snake. Some snakes ambush the rabbit and constrict it causing it to suffocate to death while other snakes use venom to kill their prey. Venomous snakes bite their prey and wait for the venom to circulate throughout the blood.


Do all snakes constricked their prey?

not all snakes constrict their prey. there are two groups of snakes. the ones who constrict, or strangle their prey, and there are ones who use their venom and bite the prey. but no, there is not a snake that uses venom and constricts their prey. either they have sharp teeth with venom or very strong muscles.


Are rattlesnakes constrictors?

Yes they are. They use constriction to kill their prey - as they have no venom to deliver a fatal bite.