View Full Version : Rattlesnake Cannibalism


janeothejungle
02-24-2009, 09:58 PM
Is apparently a good thing......

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090219095533.htm


Cheers,
kat

JChandler
02-24-2009, 10:02 PM
That's really cool...

BobDuB
02-24-2009, 10:16 PM
Makes sense, instant energy and doesnt take away from what they actually produced.

Quig
02-24-2009, 10:44 PM
Interesting article Kat. I was afraid I was gonna open it up and see adults eating adults:eek:

xanaxez
02-24-2009, 10:48 PM
Very interesting article. i didnt know they would do that.

Larry
02-24-2009, 10:50 PM
Thanks for posting that article Kat. Good read with some interesting stuff...

tfs
02-24-2009, 10:58 PM
Interesting article Kat. I was afraid I was gonna open it up and see adults eating adults:eek:

I am afraid to open it.....ya;ll all seem ok....ok I will

WestCoastJungle
02-24-2009, 11:24 PM
That is a very productive way to use those that dont survive to help those that do. And I thought only kingsnakes ate them, Thanks for sharing.

Rudd
02-24-2009, 11:29 PM
Babies will also do this.

Mrs. Sputnik
02-25-2009, 12:04 AM
Cool article Kat

Rudd
02-25-2009, 01:07 AM
Don't anacondas eat their slugs?

Jah Luv
02-25-2009, 09:03 PM
That Cool..thanks for sharing..
JL

FloridaHogs
02-25-2009, 10:35 PM
I am a bit confused....I thought rattle snakes were live bearers...but the article said they eat the eggs and dead babies????

Rudd
02-25-2009, 10:47 PM
They are, I would imagine they are referring to undeveloped ovum.

Gator
02-25-2009, 11:54 PM
Wow! Thanks, Kat! BTW-how's the Aussie thing going-hint, hint...:rockon:

147BOAS
02-26-2009, 02:05 AM
that is some cool info