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All snakes are carnivores.  With over 2900 different species, some snakes have highly [[Snake Diet|specialised diets]] (eggs, lizards, frogs, fish, fish eggs or invertebrates such as slugs or termites) while others are generalists and will eat a wide variety of prey items.  Common pet snakes such as rat snakes, milk snakes boas and [[Royal Python|pythons]] typically feed on rodents but some pet and many exhibition snakes require [[Snake Diet|special diets]].  It is therefore necessary to have species-specific information to determine the most appropriate prey.

All snakes are carnivores.  With over 2900 different species, some snakes have highly [[Snake Diet|specialised diets]] (eggs, lizards, frogs, fish, fish eggs or invertebrates such as slugs or termites) while others are generalists and will eat a wide variety of prey items.  Common pet snakes such as rat snakes, milk snakes boas and [[Royal Python|pythons]] typically feed on rodents but some pet and many exhibition snakes require [[Snake Diet|special diets]].  It is therefore necessary to have species-specific information to determine the most appropriate prey.

The gastrointestinal tract of the snake is simple and relatively short compared with other reptiles.  Because of this comparative physiology, it it vital that these animals are given a high quality diet in captivity to maximise absorption of essential nutrients.   

The gastrointestinal tract of the snake is simple and relatively short compared to other reptiles.  Due to this aspect of comparative physiology, it is vital that these animals are given a high quality diet in captivity to maximise the absorption of essential nutrients.   

* '''Find out information on the''' [[Snake Digestive System]].

* '''Find out information on the''' [[Snake Digestive System]].