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Rare Two-Headed Wolf Snake Found in Gujarat Goes Viral
A video online shows a wolf snake with two heads.
It was reportedly found in Dahod, in Gujarat.
The condition is called bicephaly.
Each head has its own brain and nervous system.
Having two heads can make it harder for the snake to move together.
The heads may also compete for food.
Wolf snakes eat small animals, including lizards.
They are not venomous and are harmless to people.
Many people online reacted with amazement to the video.
A video shows a rare two-headed wolf snake slithering.
The snake was reportedly found in Dahod, Gujarat.
The condition is described as bicephaly, with each head having a separate brain and nervous system.
Experts say survival in the wild can be difficult because the heads may compete for food or move differently.
Wolf snakes are non-venomous and feed mostly on smaller animals or reptiles such as lizards.
- Who
- A rare two-headed wolf snake.
- What
- A video showed the snake slithering, drawing widespread attention online.
- Where
- Dahod, Gujarat, according to the report.
- When
- Not stated.
- Why
- The video attracted attention because the snake has two heads; the report attributes the condition to bicephaly.
Key facts
- Animal
- Wolf snake
- Reported location
- Dahod, Gujarat
- Condition
- Bicephaly
- Heads
- Each head reportedly has a separate brain and nervous system
- Diet
- Mostly smaller animals or reptiles, such as lizards
- Venom
- Non-venomous
Sources
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