How do snakes stay safe from predators?
Snakes have many ways of protecting themselves. Their coloring alone is great camouflage and some snakes can burrow down under sand or leaves for extra coverage. Venomous snakes will try to escape or frighten off a hunter before ever trying to bite them.
Do corn snakes suffocate their prey?
Corn snakes are constrictors, which means they squeeze their prey to death. When they capture their prey, they first bite it to keep it from running away, and then wrap their long thin bodies around the prey. The snake squeezes so hard that the prey can’t breathe and ends up suffocating.
What kind of Defense does a corn snake have?
Corn snakes are also able to freeze all of their movements when they become shocked, as well as vibrate their tails to simulate the movement of a rattlesnake to scare threatening predators. Their lack of defense methods make the corn snake a popular pet for beginners. These snakes are closely related to the rat snake and feed on rodents.
Why does a corn snake hide in a hole?
Most snakes like to hide, more so during the day if they’re a nocturnal type of snake. The Corn Snake is more a nocturnal snake than being a day time snake. It likes to spend time curled up in holes. Snakes in the wild do this to keep themselves protected from predators and also to maintain stable body temperature.
Is it OK to feed a corn snake?
Any snake is naturally aggressive when feeding as it wants to protect its food from predators. Also, a snake is sluggish after a meal, and it’s best to avoid handling your snake for about 48 hours once it has fed. Fortunately, should your Corn Snake be feeling a wee bit aggro and it bites you, it is really no cause for alarm.
What do corn snakes do in the winter?
Corn snakes hibernate during the winter, and are less active during cold weather. When it is warm, they emerge from their hiding places and search for prey. Corn snakes have a very good sense of smell, and use this to find food. They hunt on the ground, in tunnels underground, and even up in the trees. Reproduction of the Corn Snake
