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Like their prey, Queensnakes are most defenseless when shedding their skin. During this time, their new skin is soft, and their vision is often obscured by "blue" or opaque eye caps, making them slow to react to a crawling threat.

Many species, such as fire ants, inject venom (solenopsin) or spray formic acid. For a cold-blooded reptile, this constant chemical irritation causes muscle spasms and exhaustion, preventing the snake from effectively slithering away. Why Is This Making News Now?