|  Bullsnakes
(Pituophis melanoleucus) live in clumps of vegetation and
the burrows of small mammals. Bullsnakes are known as constrictors.
After catching their prey in their mouths they immediately wrap
their body around the animal and begin to "constrict"
or squeeze until the animal suffocates.
Because of their ability to constrict and relax
individual muscles, bullsnakes are able to climb trees in search
of eggs and small birds to be used as food. This helps to keep the
population of these small animals in check. Bullsnakes occupy a
range from the central plains to arid regions of the southwest.
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