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==Size and type of prey==

==Size and type of prey==

* The size of the prey can be about the same diameter as the snake's head.

* The size of the prey can be about the same diameter as the snake's head. The feeding of whole prey is similar to a snake's diet in the wild.  The feeding of pieces of prey (e.g. fish off-cuts to [[Garter Snake|garter snakes]]) can lead to diet related diseases.  In general, since snakes eat whole animals, nutritional problems are relatively uncommon.

The feeding of whole prey is similar to a snake's diet in the wild.  The feeding of pieces of prey (e.g. fish off-cuts to [[Garter Snake|garter snakes]]) can lead to diet related diseases.  In general, since snakes eat whole animals, nutritional problems are relatively uncommon.

* Aquatic species usually prefer fish and amphibian prey items.

* Aquatic species usually prefer fish and amphibian prey items.

* Arboreal snakes usually prefer avian and reptilian prey items.

* Arboreal snakes usually prefer avian and reptilian prey items.