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Old 03-24-17, 07:33 PM   #1
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Is This True? Very Intriguing Article!

Found an article on the construction of king snakes. Is this correct? Tell me your opinions!
King snakes coil helps it win battles with larger snakes | Daily Mail Online
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Old 03-24-17, 08:07 PM   #2
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Re: Is This True? Very Intriguing Article!

They eat other snakes up to 20% bigger than themselves is a little hard to swallow... Ha Ha... But then again what do I know!
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They eat other snakes up to 20% bigger than themselves is a little hard to swallow... Ha Ha... But then again what do I know!
Kind of hard to wrap your head around, I understand....lol
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Is there a different link to the article - I refuse to read the Daily Mail (can't say way as it would lead to apolitcal debate)...
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Is there a different link to the article - I refuse to read the Daily Mail (can't say way as it would lead to apolitcal debate)...
I think this may be it. Snake Kills Bigger Snakes With World's Most Powerful Squeeze
I do not really care about politics though, so you can tell me
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Old 03-26-17, 01:16 AM   #6
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I think this may be it. Snake Kills Bigger Snakes With World's Most Powerful Squeeze
I do not really care about politics though, so you can tell me
Thanks - I'll take a look. Forum rules re politics but suffice to say the Daily Mail is a hugely devisive publication here in the UK...
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Thanks - I'll take a look. Forum rules re politics but suffice to say the Daily Mail is a hugely devisive publication here in the UK...
Oh lol. Need to refresh my memory on forum rules, lol.
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Found an article on the construction of king snakes. Is this correct? Tell me your opinions!
King snakes coil helps it win battles with larger snakes | Daily Mail Online


They obviously forgot to add "pound for pound" or "for their size" as a qualifier.

Kingsnakes are definitely savage constrictors though. I've seen an eastern black king twist a smaller snake up like a rubber band that has been twisted too far.
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