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ronalddarbi
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Joined: 29 Jan 2010
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Posted: 02 Feb 2010
Smooth snakes
are constrictors - they wrap their coils tightly around their prey and
then swallow them live and whole. They are non-venomous and harmless to
humans. Habitat
Smooth snakes live in dry, sunny areas including scree slopes, embankments, heathland, hedgerows and open woodland.
Diet
They hunt by advancing slowly forward and then making a rapid strike,
often subduing their prey by constriction. Smooth snakes are quite
aggressive and feed mostly on lizards and other snakes (almost of their
own size), although they will also eat rodents, earthworms, spiders and
insects.
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David Bird
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Joined: 17 Feb 2003
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Posted: 04 Feb 2010
A bit general perhaps across Europe , but the population in the U.K. are much more specialised from what I have seen and read.
British Herpetological Society Librarian and member of B.H.S Conservation Committee. Self employed Herpetological Consultant and Field Worker.
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