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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 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 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 (for example feeding fish off-cuts to [[Garter Snake|garter snakes]]) can lead to diet related diseases).  In general snakes will eat whole animals and nutritional problems are relatively uncommon. Aquatic species usually prefer fish and amphibian prey items while arboreal snakes usually prefer avian and reptilian prey items. Terrestrial snakes will readily accept different prey items.

* Aquatic species usually prefer fish and amphibian prey items.

* Arboreal snakes usually prefer avian and reptilian prey items.

* Terrestrial snakes will readily accept different prey items.

* Find out more information on [[Snake Diet|specific snake diets]].

* Find out more information on [[Snake Diet|specific snake diets]].

==Frequency of feeding==

==Frequency of feeding==

[[Image:Snake_eating_mouse_ed.jpg|250px|thumb|right|'''Snake ingesting whole prey''' - © RVC]]

[[Image:Snake_eating_mouse_ed.jpg|250px|thumb|right|'''Snake ingesting whole prey''' - © RVC]]