Professor Bruce Jayne/Department of Biological Sciences, University of Cincinnati, Government Debt Now: The More, the Better. They mainly feed on rodents, small mammals, ground birds, lizards, frogs, eels - and other snakes It is worth noting that these snakes are not found in the New Guinea islands region. Cat-eyed snakes are one of the most common types of snakes in Madagascar and have vertical pupils. "Like most snakes, the skin in their chin region and their neck can just extend to accommodate large prey," Bruce Jayne, professor of biology at the University of Cincinnati, told Newsweek. The snake tends not to bite humans when handled, but when it does, … Five species are … Venomous snakes usually have elliptical pupils, not unlike a cat's. Each juvenile t-shirt is printed on-demand, ships within 1 - 2 business days, and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. 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