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Deadly Centipedes Are a Tasty Snack For Pygmy Rattlesnakes | Nat Geo Wild
Ever wondered how giant centipedes are eaten even though they’re venomous? According to research, pygmy rattlesnakes have specialized tactics to hunt different prey: with lizards, they lay back, wiggle a lure and wait to strike. An ambush. But, they actively pursue the dangerous giant centipedes. The pygmies strike at the invertebrate with caution. After all, it’s a venomous prey. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoWILDSubscribe About National Geographic Wild: National Geographic Wild is a place for all things animals and for animal-lovers alike. Take a journey through the animal kingdom with us and discover things you never knew before, or rediscover your favorite animals! Get More National Geographic Wild: Official Site: http://bit.ly/NatGeoWILD Facebook: http://bit.ly/NGWFacebook Twitter: http://bit.ly/NGWTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NGWInstagram They flip the prey away from them, maybe out of precaution. However, the snakes didn’t show injuries due to centipede bites. And ultimately the reptiles enjoyed the last bite, hundred legs and all. Deadly Centipedes Are a Tasty Snack For Pygmy Rattlesnakes | Nat Geo Wild https://youtu.be/tBLy5-0LSdM Nat Geo Wild https://www.youtube.com/user/NatGeoWild

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