Re: Do indigos constrict their prey? n/p

Posted by Rob Carmichael on September 22, 1999 at 20:49:24:

In Reply to: Do indigos constrict their prey? n/p posted by Greg Knoell on September 15, 1999 at 12:07:10:

I agree with Chuck (who, by the way, was the breeder of our pair who are stunning young adults!). At the nature center I direct, we have student volunteers who help take care of our reptile collection. It was feeding day and one of our large black ratsnakes only takes live rats. Well, the student thought I meant the indigo and threw in a large sized rat into his cage. Before I could get to the cage to take the rat out, the indigo grabbed the rat and before the rat was pinned to the wall of the cage he was already crushed from the powerful jaws. I could not believe how strong those jaws are. He then just overpowered the rat by pinning and basically mauling the rat against any surface...it was quite an impressive sight (and probably the last time he gets a live rat!). No, they DO NOT constrict their prey in the true sense.

: n/p

Follow Ups:

Post a Followup

Name:
E-Mail:

Subject:

Comments:
: I agree with Chuck (who, by the way, was the breeder of our pair who are stunning young adults!). At the nature center I direct, we have student volunteers who help take care of our reptile collection. It was feeding day and one of our large black ratsnakes only takes live rats. Well, the student thought I meant the indigo and threw in a large sized rat into his cage. Before I could get to the cage to take the rat out, the indigo grabbed the rat and before the rat was pinned to the wall of the cage he was already crushed from the powerful jaws. I could not believe how strong those jaws are. He then just overpowered the rat by pinning and basically mauling the rat against any surface...it was quite an impressive sight (and probably the last time he gets a live rat!). No, they DO NOT constrict their prey in the true sense. : : n/p

Optional Link URL:
Link Title:
Optional Image URL:

---

[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Indigo Forum ] [ FAQ ]

KINGSNAKE.COM Enjoy all our content free of charge with a user account that gives you full access to every feature. For added visibility, paid options are available - post in our Classifieds, showcase your business with Banner Ads or a Directory listing, promote reptile events, and more. Quick Links Home Advertise Classifieds Lost Password Your Account Community Journals Events Featured Articles Forums Photo Gallery Legal & Safety Terms of Service Classified TOS Age Verification Business Verification Vendor Complaint Support Banner Ad Help Classified Help Classified Tips Contact Us Forum Help Register for free ✓ Sign up! Kingsnake.com ® is a registered trademark © 1997-