3/31/2023 0 Comments Quaik for cornsnakes![]() ![]() Because of this, they may spend far too much energy digesting a food item that may just end up stuck in their bodies. Unlike the egg eating types of snakes, rattlesnakes, boas, and pythons do not have the spiky vertebrae that will pierce the eggs as they journey through the digestive tract. These larger snake species are built to be predators that consume live prey, or at least larger sources of protein. What Pet Snakes Should Not Be Fed Quail Eggs?Īlthough eggs make for a great source of protein for lots of snake species, there are some pet snakes that should not eat eggs.īoas, rattlesnakes, and ball pythons do not have digestive systems equipped to handle eggs, even those as small as quail eggs. Most egg eater snakes will also only consume unfertilized eggs and it is believed that they can smell the difference to avoid fertilized ones. You can see in the video how this West African egg eating snake expands its jaws and throat to effortlessly swallow a quail egg twice the size of its head!Įgg eater snakes also do not have any teeth, making it much easier to swallow an egg whole. These snakes are famous for their egg eating abilities and their adaptive jaws and throats which can accommodate food much larger than their own heads. Egg Eater SnakeĪs their name implies, egg eater snakes will also eat quail eggs. If you offer your pet king snake a quail egg, he will not hesitate to eat it and you may find him begging for more. Whether it’s a chicken egg or a quail egg though does not seem to matter much – poultry is poultry. They are notorious for being chicken egg thieves and are the bane of a chicken keeper’s existence. King SnakeĪlong with the rat snake, king snakes are avid egg eaters in the wild. Rat snakes will even attempt to get their mouths around chicken eggs, so even the largest quail egg is no challenge for them. In the wild, they are known for pilfering eggs out of birds’ nests or even ones that are more accessible from the ground. Rat Snakeĭespite the smaller size of some rat snakes, these snakes will happily consume a quail egg. Since quail eggs are much smaller than chicken eggs, hognose snakes will readily consume them if presented. A hognose snake’s mouth is typically wider which is helpful for gulping down a full egg. Hognose snakes also enjoy eating eggs and have an easier time doing so than some other snake species. Even if you present your corn snake with a quail egg, there is no guarantee that she’ll actually eat it. Quail eggs should also be considered supplementary and not the main part of their diet because corn snakes need meat to thrive.Ĭorn snakes can be picky about quail eggs so it’s best to feed them fresh eggs and not ones that have been previously refrigerated. Although these snakes prefer mice, a quail’s egg as a treat is usually welcome.ĭepending on the size of the snake, one or two quail eggs per day are more than enough for a captive corn snake. Corn SnakeĬorn snakes are one of the most popular pet snakes and are known for their carnivorous eating habits. Let’s take a look at some specific types of snakes that eat eggs, especially those that can be kept as pets. Fertilized eggs are high in protein while unfertilized eggs are high in fat and cholesterol – both containing necessary nutrients for snakes. Snakes that eat quail eggs may also preferentially eat either fertilized or unfertilized eggs depending on the species. Quail egg shells are softer than other types of bird’s eggs, but it would still take a long time for them to break down in a snake’s gut without a little help.Ī nifty adaptation that egg eating snakes possess is the ability for the spiky part of their spine to puncture the egg’s shell as it passes through the digestive system. Since snakes don’t chew their food, they swallow the eggs whole. Snakes that can eat eggs have a specialized spinal system to aid digestion. Many reptiles, including many snake species, can and do eat quail eggs in the wild and in captivity. The familiar scent of bird may entice it to try out this newfangled food item. If you need a little help coaxing your snake into eating a quail egg, try poking a hole in the shell so your snake can smell the yolk inside. ![]() Some snakes don’t recognize eggs as a viable food source and may ignore them, preferring to wait for a more substantial meal of meat instead. Additionally, quail eggs are packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals that your snake needs to grow big and strong.Īlthough many snakes can eat quail eggs, that doesn’t mean they always will. Quail eggs are smaller than chicken eggs and have a softer shell, making them easier to digest. Quail eggs are especially beneficial to use when feeding eggs to your pet snake. ![]() Many species of snake are fully equipped to incorporate eggs into their diet. ![]()
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