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Every types of snake has some sort of important function in the food cycle however King Snakes are normally considered as a ‘good snake’ for numerous factors.
The main factor they’re frequently described as ‘good snakes‘ is King Snakes are territorial and will consume other snakes that intrude on their space. This reaches poisonous snakes too so having King Snakes around may be great for keeping poisonous snake populations in check.
I don’t suggest to indicate there are ‘bad snakes’ however there are genuine factors for not desiring poisonous snakes around in specific locations. Also, their territorial nature extends beyond simply poisonous snakes. Case in point…
This video has actually gone viral on TikTok. It reveals the lead up to the King Snake sniping the Black Snake and the 2nd video reveals the King swallowing its victim whole. This is a fantastic representation of how unforgiving nature can be.
As explained in the remarks, the King was consuming a Black Rat Snake which is another ‘good snake’ to have around for apparent factors. They consume little vermin and insects.
The remarks show this, individuals composed “A king snake eating a black rat snake. both snakes are good to have around.” And “king snakes eat all other snakes, unfortunately its eating a good snake to have around.”
In the follow up videos, we see the king gradually devour its victim:
In ANOTHER follow up clip, the individual who shot the initial video focused on the ground and there was a snake egg there. Everyone joked that he will end up being a snake grandfather.
Alas, no one appears to understand which types the egg originated from. Given that, the majority of people recommended he breed the egg to keep the series going. The world needs to know what the egg is!
Fun Facts About King Snakes
The ‘King’ name describes the reality that every other snake, rattlesnakes consisted of, is a prospective source of food for Kings. They will swoop in a consume practically any snake that gets in their method.
Interestingly, they are most active throughout the day. This habits, nevertheless, turns throughout the Summer and in warmer months they are more active in the evening.
They are constrictors and max out at around 50 inches long.
