Why don't snakes bite each other?
Who told you that?
Snakes do bite each other, often, for a variety of reasons.
Territorial disputes, competition for mates, even predatory instincts – it's a serpentine Game of Thrones out there.
Ever seen two king cobras locked in a wrestling match, necks intertwined, fangs flashing?
That's not a friendly hug.
They're vying for dominance, and a well-placed bite can mean the difference between king and corpse.
Even within the same species, things can get nasty.
Mating rituals often involve biting, a sort of foreplay with a venomous twist. And when food is scarce, some snakes won't hesitate to make a meal of their own kin.
Now, not all bites are created equal.
Some snakes have evolved venom specifically to subdue their prey, not their rivals.
So, a bite from a rattlesnake to a gopher snake might be a death sentence, but between two rattlesnakes?
It might just be a warning shot.