CONSTRICTION

Constriction

Constriction is a method used by various snake species to kill their prey. Although some species of venomous and mildly venomous snakes do use constriction to subdue their prey, most snakes which use constriction lack venom. The snake initially strikes at its prey and holds on, pulling the prey into its coils or, in the case of very large prey, pulling itself onto the prey. The snake will then wrap one or two coils around the prey.

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constriction

Noun

  1. The act of constricting, the state of being constricted, or something that constricts
  2. A narrow part of something; a stricture
  3. A compression


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