Watching a snake poop may not be everyone’s idea of fun, but it can tell us a lot about snake digestion, which is a ...

Burmese pythons possess a remarkable ability to swallow and digest prey significantly larger than their heads. This adaptation allows them to survive long periods without food. Upon feeding, their ...

Scientists have discovered a new type of cell that helps Burmese pythons digest the entire skeletons of their prey. Pythons can eat prey over 100% of their body mass, including deer and bobcats.

Once the prey stops struggling, the python aligns the prey head first and then begins to swallow it whole. This entire process can take hours or longer. After swallowing their prey, they usually ...

Unlike humans and many other animals, snakes don’t chew their food. They swallow their prey whole, which can include animals much larger than you might expect, such as deer, goats, and even crocodiles ...

Just when you thought you knew everything about one of Florida's least-favorite invasive species, a surprise emerges. Scientists have discovered a new type of cell that helps Burmese pythons digest ...