How do animals that swallow their prey alive (e.g. frogs, lizards etc.) ensure that their prey doesnt struggle and hurt their internal organs? Are they crushed during the swallowing process?

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How do animals that swallow their prey alive (e.g. frogs, lizards etc.) ensure that their prey doesnt struggle and hurt their internal organs? Are they crushed during the swallowing process?

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This is actually why it’s recommended to feed snakes pre-killed mice instead of live ones. [Link](https://vetmed.illinois.edu/pet_column/pet-snakes-diet-dead-alive/).

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