Feeding frequency and head size

[2kdime]

I remember hearing somewhere or even reading it that feeding frequency can influence the head sizes of snakes. Something along the lines of eating less frequently resulted in bigger head size and vice versa.

Does anybody know if this is true or not?

Any literature on the matter?

Thanks in advance.

[WingedWolfPsion]

Snakes that were starved in an experiment grew larger heads. It was presumed that this gave them more flexibility to handle whatever prey might turn up for them eventually.
They grew in length, as well--size is very important to a snake's survival, and if they can grow, they will, even if there's no more food. Their already low metabolic rate dropped 72%. These are some amazingly well-adapted animals.

http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-168040669.html

[Patrick Long]

I remember reading this about boas....the called them literally 'Small Heads'.

'Powerfeeding' was the cause that this article explained.



......of course...I cannot find it now.

[2kdime]

See I was thinking if maybe some animals people claim to have "pin heads" haven't been overfed.

I'll try and find that article too, sounds about like what I'm looking for.

I remember reading this about boas....the called them literally 'Small Heads'.

'Powerfeeding' was the cause that this article explained.



......of course...I cannot find it now.