![]() Once a snake does manage to put its inwardly bending teeth into a mole, it is surely game over for our little, underground architect. There is the possibility that most moles who are eaten by snakes are already found in a weak, hurt or deceased state – as it is not entirely clear how successful a snake is at catching a mole in flight. However, it must be noted that it is not entirely clear whether snakes can actually catch a mole with a high success rate. Indeed, snakes are sneaky little animals that are known to occasionally stalk their catch with their strong sense of patience. In general, they might catch a mole off guard inside a burrow or when a mole peaks outside its hole. As such, they can more easily spot the unsuspecting mole. Snakes might wait to sneak up on a mole close to a hole or choose to slightly enter the grounds beneath the grass. Therefore, it goes without saying that when the opportunity presents itself, any kind of snake – albeit being big, mean, and lean enough – will try to catch a mole off guard. Luckily for us and unfortunately for our little diggers, most of them enjoy the occasional mole or two. As such, there exists over more than a hundred different snake species across the United States. What is remarkable about these snakes is that they often live inside a burrow of another animal, enabling them to get closer to the moles in question.Īs for the snakes that are commonly found in Northern America, it is said that the species vary from state to state. This is especially the case for Mole snakes, which are known to primarily eat moles besides other small mammals and the occasional rodent – and do so mainly in the southern parts of Africa. In fact, some snakes are just terribly fond of moles! Let’s dig into it together… SnakesĪ patient snake that slithers through the tall grass might be able to catch a mole off guard. Indeed, the following predators will surely scare a mole back into its hole. Now that we know a bit better who we are dealing with let us take a closer look at the predators which naturally snack on moles for breakfast. Naturally, one of the primary reasons that moles dig tunnels is to avoid predators out in the open. Having both poor eye-site AND small bodies, moles are extremely easy targets of any predator. ![]() As such, their eye-sight is somewhat compensated by their forelimbs, which luckily serve as an extra pair of eyes close to their side. However, as most animals mainly live underground, moles have an excellent sense of touch. Although they are not entirely blind, the eyes of a mole remain underdeveloped throughout the entire lifespan. Moles barely have a sigh when it comes to eye-sight. The tunnels are actually close to the surface, some 12 inches removed from the ground, with fewer permanent tunnels situated just under the surface – hence the molehills and occasional signs of digging. When active, moles can generally dig around 15 feet an hour. As such, they extend their living space with every dig they make and every tunnel they shape. How Do Moles Avoid Predators?Īs moles are subterranean creatures, it means they spend most of their time living underground inside the darkness of a burrow and a labyrinth of tunnels. Known for their tunnels and molehills, moles can create quite the nuisance when it comes to keeping your garden and lawn clean and straight for the neighbors to inspect. Moles are often considered a garden pest, especially because they can lay serious waste in your backyard. In the end, these medium-sized diggers tend to live up to 6 years. After birth, they grow up to 6 inches while adopting grey-looking fur. The most common moles in North America are the eastern moles. Apparently, the older moles get, the less grey they look.Īlthough moles are rather small, the biggest mole around – Townsend’s mole – is said to grow up to 9 inches long. Their color matters in relation to their survival, as some moles are more ease to spot than others, especially from the air. But actually, moles come in various shades of grey, with some moles being more white, black, brown, or orange looking. However, we do actually know quite a lot about moles, especially since they have been subject to study for quite some time now.įirst of all, moles are grey-looking, subterranean mammals. ![]() We’ve said it, and you know it, moles are exceptionally rare to spot. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Just to add – when you shop using links from Pest Pointers, we may earn affiliate commissions if you make a purchase.
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