Snakes are carnivorous reptiles and their diet primarily consists of other animals. The specific diet of a snake can vary depending on its species, size, habitat, and hunting strategy. The main food source for most snakes is small mammals like rodents, such as mice and rats. However snakes can feed on other animals like rabbits, shrews, moles, birds, frogs, lizards, fish, other snakes and even eggs and insects. Larger snake species, like pythons and boas, have been known to prey on larger animals such as deer, pigs, and crocodiles.

Venomous snakes use their venom to immobilize or kill their prey before ingestion. Non-venomous snakes, on the other hand, rely on constriction to subdue their prey. They wrap their bodies around the prey item and squeeze until it becomes immobilized. It’s important to note that not all snakes eat the same types of prey. Different snake species have different feeding behaviors and dietary preferences.