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Why do snakes eat themselves alive? The scientific reason is stranger than you think

  • June 25, 2025
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Snakes sometimes eat themselves due to distress or biological issues. Overheating, stress, and neurological problems are major causes. In captivity, improper enclosures lead to overheating and stress. Aggressive feeders like Kingsnakes may bite their tails by mistake. Brain trauma and neurological disorders also cause self-biting. Vets advise close monitoring of enclosure temperature.