The Next Big Meal
Snakes often feed on animals that are way larger than themselves, thanks to their ability to unhinge their jaws. By sprawling out beside Mel, the python had actually been ‘sizing’ her up: in essence, practicing how he would approach his next big meal.
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Fang had been patiently waiting until the perfect moment to snatch his prey – in this case, the unwitting Mel.