The actual defecation consists of squeezing out the waste (the anus is quite close to the end of the tail) and slithering away from it.
2006-11-12 17:04:44
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answered by urbancoyote 7
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After eating, snakes become torpid while the process of digestion takes place. Digestion is an intensive activity, especially after the consumption of very large prey. In species which feed only sporadically, the entire intestine enters a reduced state between meals to conserve energy, and the digestive system is 'up-regulated' to full capacity within 48 hours of prey consumption. So much metabolic energy is involved in digestion that in Crotalus durissus, the Mexican rattlesnake, an increase of body temperature to as much as 14 degrees Celsius above the surrounding environment has been observed.[2] Because of this, a snake disturbed after having eaten recently will often regurgitate its prey in order to be able to escape the perceived threat. However, when undisturbed, the digestive process is highly efficient, dissolving and absorbing everything but hair and claws, which are excreted along with uric acid waste. Snakes have been known to occasionally die from trying to swallow an animal that is too big. Snake digestive acids are unable to digest most plant matter, which passes through the digestive system mostly untouched.
2006-11-13 01:03:17
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answered by Vetala 3
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usually thru their butt or anal plate located near the base of the tail. usually comes out in multy colors of black, yellow and white
2006-11-13 01:13:25
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answered by the shug 3
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it comes out there butt which is by there tail. it smells so bad too.
2006-11-13 11:28:17
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answered by BLEHH 3
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bear down and push. then pinch.
2006-11-13 01:03:33
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answered by Anonymous
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like anything does...it looks like bird droppings but BIGGER.
2006-11-13 01:05:16
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answered by ? 6
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OUT OF THEIR BUTT LIKE ANY OTHER ANIMAL!
2006-11-13 21:49:43
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answered by teshara winky 2
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