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They dont, usually. Rattlesnakes are larger in length and width than a kingsnake and are poisonous. Kingsnakes are not poisonous. Although they can sometimes be cannibals, kingsnakes tend to eat snakes smaller than they are, which doesnt include the average rattlesnake.
If you mean 'why' as opposed to 'what' - they eat rattlesnakes because they're immune to the venom !
Because King snakes are immune to Rattle-snake venom.
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∙ 13y agoIt's just part of certain species natural diet. Most snakes are rodent eaters - however, in countries where rodents are scarce, snakes have adapted to eat other prey - including other snakes !
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∙ 8y agoKingsnakes regularly eat other snakes, including rattlesnakes. They have an immunity to the venom. Rattlesnakes behave differently around kingsnakes than around other potential predators and try to avoid the kingsnake from grabbing them in such a manner to be easily swallowed.
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∙ 11y agobecause they're immune to rattlesnake venom. Additionally, the venom is only harmful if it enters the blood stream.
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∙ 13y agoIt's just the way they have developed over the centuries they have been evolving. There are many species of reptiles that eat each other !
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∙ 14y agoYes, King Snakes can and do eat venomous snakes, among other prey animals like rodents, including rattle snakes.
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∙ 15y agoLike all living things, snakes need to eat in order to stay alive. They are consumers, meaning they need to find their food.
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∙ 8y agoKing snakes have an immunity to rattlesnake venom so can be bitten and not injured.
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