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Nonvenomous snakes include constrictors, that literally suffocate their prey; still other snakes might simply snap up an animal small enough.

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However, the reality of snake behavior is far more nuanced. Most venomous snakes prefer to avoid human encounters altogether, using their venom primarily for hunting prey rather than self-defense.