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    As cletus said...snakes re-align their jaws...mostly after they eat but can do that anytime...not to worry.

    And I can't speak for snakes on this, but other species are also thought to yawn to take in more oxygen for an energy boost.
    Last edited by Bogertophis; 12-27-2018 at 06:38 PM.

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