Publication Type: | Journal Article |
Year of Publication: | 1971 |
Authors: | Diefenbach, CO, Emslie, SG |
Journal: | Herpetologica |
Volume: | 27 |
Issue: | 4 |
Date Published: | 1971 |
ISBN Number: | 00180831 |
Keywords: | Hirundinidae, Hirundo, Hirundo rustica |
Abstract: | Adult Elaphe climacophora swallow self-killed mice significantly more often by the head than by the tail. The direction of ingestion appears to be influenced by the shape of the body and position of capture. Hair position and olfactory cues may be of secondary importance. The length of time required for swallowing head first is significantly less than if it proceeds tail first. |
URL: | http://www.jstor.org/stable/3891285 |
Short Title: | Herpetologica |
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