Gans (IMAGE) University of Cincinnati Caption The diminutive Gans' egg-eating snake is harmless and shy, but it can eat prey bigger relative to its size than even the biggest snakes. Credit Andrew Higley Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.