❓ why
Why do snakes swallow prey much larger than their heads?
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Quick Answer
Snakes have very flexible jaws and skull joints that can spread wide apart. Their lower jaws are connected in a way that lets them expand around large prey.
The Full Story
A snake's skull is loosely connected compared with the rigid jaws of many other animals. The lower jaws are linked by stretchy ligaments rather than a solid chin, allowing the mouth to open extremely wide. Many snakes also use alternating jaw movements to walk the prey inward. This flexibility lets them swallow animals that look impossibly large compared with the snake's head. It is a key adaptation for a swallowing-based feeding strategy rather than chewing.
Key Facts
1.Snake jaws are highly flexible
2.Lower jaws are linked by ligaments
3.They use jaw-walking to move prey inward
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