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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. Snakes can be fed whole prey in order to mimic 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.

The size of the prey can be about the same diameter as the snake's head. Snakes can be fed whole prey in order to mimic 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.

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

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