How does a constrictor know when to let go?

[RandyRhoads]

Originally Posted by knox

A pulse is the result of a heart beat.

Well yes, but that seems very strange to wonder if the snake can actually feel a palpable heartbeat all the way inside the chest rather than pulses closer to the surface.

[knox]

Originally Posted by RandyRhoads

Well yes, but that seems very strange to wonder if the snake can actually feel a palpable heartbeat all the way inside the chest rather than pulses closer to the surface.

I don't believe they do. At all. I think they just squeeze until they feel no more movement and then squeeze some more.

[Wildside]

Originally Posted by knox

I don't believe they do. At all. I think they just squeeze until they feel no more movement and then squeeze some more.

I don't believe they do anymore either but for a much simpler reason. My snakes are still constricting prey that doesn't have a heartbeat.