"Kingsnake Eats Ball Python" on YouTube

[scalrtn]

Look up the definition of ophiophagus. Then re read your post.

In other words, what does the "ophiophagus" in ophiophagus Hannah mean?

King Cobras (as opposed to "true" cobras) occur in their own genus, Ophiophagus - which refers to "snake eater." For King Cobras, snakes are described as a preferred food source (though rodents and lizards will apparently also be taken).

I can't find much in the literature that confirms health deficiencies in Genus Lampropeltis when other snakes are unavailable in their diet (or King Cobras for that matter). If it's out there, I'd be happy to read it. And I'd expect fledgling (or otherwise) Kingsnake keepers would appreciate seeing it too. Thanks !

[dr del]

Look up the definition of ophiophagus. Then re read your post.

In other words, what does the "ophiophagus" in ophiophagus Hannah mean?

I should marry her?

[vangarret2000]

I saw a show on Anancondas where they caught an Anaconda trying to eat a boa on a branch but the boa fell off the branch and the anaconda couldn't swallow it while it was hanging so lucky for the boa the anaconda got it loose from its teeth and the boa dropped to the ground. As others have said, its just the circle of Life. Sure its not pretty but anyone who owns the animal that is getting eaten is going to be upset, well some people. Me personally, im unphased by that stuff as I view it as the circle of life.

Did the boa actually live? It should have been dead if the anaconda was already swallowing it. Or did the falling off the branch occur during the killing period?