Can a Squirrel Escape Its Predator?
We often say “quick as a squirrel” to describe something very fast; however, the squirrel in the video below could not escape the silent approach of death from behind. The predator is a red-tailed snake (scientific name: Gonyosoma oxycephalum).
The snake approached from behind, making it hard for the squirrel to react in time.
The red-tailed snake is non-venomous, so its method of killing prey is similar to that of a python, using muscular strength to constrict its victim. The snake approached from behind, leaving the squirrel little chance to react, ultimately becoming a meal for the red-tailed snake.
The red-tailed snake and the red-tailed green snake are two species with green bodies that live high in the trees; however, the red-tailed green snake is extremely dangerous due to its lethal venom.
The two species can be quickly distinguished by the shape of their heads and eyes (the red-tailed green snake has a triangular head and cat-like vertical pupils, while the red-tailed snake has an elongated head and round pupils).
