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Old 30-Dec-07, 01:29 PM
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Question prey too large

:) just wondering what would happen if a snake grabbed a prey item started ta swallow it then realised it was too big could it spit it out even though it has curved teeth?

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yes, but most of the time they will persist and by using there neck muscles they succumb the prey..
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Have only once misjudged size of meal. The Diamond in question took the quail backwards, pressing the legs against an already wide breast. Tried gamely for about an hour, but eventually had to give up and eject the bird.The now slimy offering was happily mullered by a more patient herp, so no wastage.
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i gave a snake a rat that was too big once, it tried to swallow it got to the point where it worked out it was not gona happen and then it spat it out pretty discusting to watch.
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What kind of quail do you use cockney red? I'm guessing King.
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Japanese feeders. Kakariki.
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thanx for your answers
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