Book 32, Question 132
Do snakes really steal milk from cows?
This is a very old myth.
Snakes cannot suck milk the way a calf can, and a snake’s body can’t digest milk well. A snake’s mouth can’t make suction like a calf’s. Stories like this started because people saw snakes near barns, where they were looking for mice. When you hear a surprising animal story, you can check it with a book or a scientist.