Which of the following snakes kills its prey by constriction?
A
Banded bait
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B
Python
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C
Viper
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D
Rat snake
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Solution
The correct option is D Python
The Pythonidae, commonly known simply as pythons, are a family of nonvenomous snakes found in Africa, Asia, and Australia. Among its members are some of the largest snakes in the world. Eight genera and 31 species are currently recognized. A constricting snake like python kills its prey by suffocation. It uses the momentum of its strike to throw coils around its victim’s body. Then, it squeezes. Every time the prey exhales, the snake squeezes a little more tightly. Soon, the victim can breathe no more.