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  • 12-08-2003, 03:54 AM
    Pirranha
    Not really anything too big,i just wondered for the ppl feeding f/t stuff-do the snakes try to constrict much before eating or do they realize that the prey is already dead when they see it not moving much(or at all :P)and just swallow it directly?
  • 12-08-2003, 07:03 AM
    BallKingdom
    Mine constrict.
  • 12-08-2003, 07:39 AM
    Tigergenesis
    Mine too. :D
  • 12-08-2003, 10:13 AM
    pimp_n_python
    mine as well
    my corn snakes don't though they just crawl up and eat it even if the pinky's alive
  • 12-08-2003, 09:59 PM
    Pirranha
    so they constrict and hold it for a few minutes,or just wrap right off the bat then let go in a few seconds?
  • 12-08-2003, 10:03 PM
    emroul
    They hold it there for a few minutes, some longer than others, just like if they were killing it.
  • 12-08-2003, 10:07 PM
    Pirranha
    huh so what tells them to let go?obviously not the heart beat or muscle spasms.
  • 12-08-2003, 10:14 PM
    emroul
    Basically it is all in the instict of constriction. How do we know when it is safe for us to swallow our food after chewing it? We just sense it.

    ;) Hope I helped.
    Jennifer
  • 12-09-2003, 06:11 AM
    Pirranha
    Ya i guess i do just keep chewing till im satisfied its not going to try to run anymore before i swallow my food too. :D
  • 12-09-2003, 12:11 PM
    emroul
    LOL :)
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