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Gregg_M_Madden
at Mon Apr 1 08:53:37 2013 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Gregg_M_Madden ]
Frank,
My personal theory on why some individuals, especially hatchlings, need to be tricked is this.
Theyare most likely programed to take on certain prey items at different stages of their life. They are not constrictors, nor are they potently venomous so they need to be able to overpower their prey and eat it quickly.
Heck, some venomous species venom changes drastically from neonate to adult. It starts out being highly toxic to amphibs and becoming highly effective on mammals as the snake gets larger.
So, I believe their taste for what is food changes or broadens as the snake grows and matures.
You do bring up some good questions and topics from time to time Frank.
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RE: Scenting with fish, tuna and salmon - Gregg_M_Madden, Mon Apr 1 08:53:37 2013