By Josie July 14th, 2023
A mama-bird sees a snake slithering into her nest, in a desperate attempt to save her chicks she attacks the snake which falls to the ground.
Sadly, the snake pulls the mama-bird (a Norther Flicker) to the ground and coils around her, slowly suffocating her.
The bull snake, like any predator, relies on a regular food source to survive and fulfill its role within the ecosystem.
Without successful hunts, the snake would face starvation, leading to a ripple effect throughout the food chain.
It is a large reptile with an average length of 4 to 6 feet, although some individuals can exceed 8 feet.
Bull snakes can be found across the central and western parts of North America, including prairies, grasslands, deserts, and open woodlands.
It boasts a brownish upper body with black bars and spots, accompanied by a pale yellow or buff underbelly.
Some studies estimate that anywhere from 25% to 70% of baby birds may not survive to reach adulthood.
– Predation – Starvation – Nest failure – Weather-related factors