Egg-eating snake swallowing a huge egg, egg-eater feeding (Dasypeltis), snake eating behavior

How does a snake enjoy the anti-predator advantages of being venomous without going through the effort of producing energy-demanding venom? Mimicry. Gopher snakes are known for their close resemblance to rattlesnakes—everything from their coloration to their defensive behavior, which can involve coiling into a circle, flattening the head into a diamond shape, rapidly shaking the tail while hissing, and raising the upper body to strike like a rattlesnake. Gopher snakes are common and widespread a

Can a snake take its predator with it?