Constrictors Python Snake on a black background also on tree Pythons live near the equator, in Asia and Africa, where it is hot and wet and their huge bodies can stay warm. They make their homes in caves o in trees and have become used to living in cities and towns since people have been moving in on their territory. Being closer to people means that not only will the snakes hunt the livestock pigs, goats, dogs, cats and chickens, it also means that they may attack people when feeling threatened, although this rarely happens. Speaking of feeling threatened, one of the biggest reasons that pythons are killed is for their large, beautiful skins. Some people like to wear snakeskin pants, vests, cowboy boots, and shoes! Pythons are constrictors, which means that they will ââ¬Ësqueezeââ¬â¢ the life out of their prey. They coil themselves around their prey and with each breathe the creature takes the snake will squeeze a little tighter until they stop breathing completely. Once the heart stops the prey is swallowed whole. The entire animal is digested in the snakeââ¬â¢s stomach except for fur or feathers. What do you think happens to the fur, feathers, beaks, and eggshells? The ââ¬Ëextra stuffââ¬â¢ gets passed out asââ¬Â¦ you guessed itââ¬Â¦snake POOP!
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