How can I get a giant non-marine snake?
Disclaimer: This is not a duplicate of this question. This question deals with a specifically non-marine snake.
My fantasy story requires a giant snake. The easiest way to create one (as far as food goes, at least) is to have it be marine, but I don't want to tie my setting to the ocean coast. For that reason, I want a giant snake which is land-based (or at least not ocean-going).
The most immediate problem I see with this is food: snakes seem to operate on two basic strategies:
- Strangulation. The snake lies in wait, crushing its victims or drowning them.
- Venom. The snake lies in wait, relying on fast reflexes to strike its target with paralyzing/killing venom, making for an easy meal.
The problem I see my snake having is its size. It's going to be too big to hide, and I can't really see it moving fast enough to poison anything. What is its strategy when it comes to food?
If there are other problems involved with a giant snake, please let me know and feel free to address them as well.
How can I get a giant non-marine snake?
Notes:
- The snake needs to be six feet wide in diameter. This is a must. There is no requirement on length, but I would imagine this width will make the snake very long.
- The climate is tropical. Large trees are plentiful.
- While I don't want a marine snake, lakes, rivers, or other bodies of water are perfectly fine.
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