The video, in which an African snake swallows a whole egg from its head, has caused surprise reactions on social media recently. The footage shows the snake, a species of Dasypeltis Medici, wrapping what looks like a chicken egg in its mouth without breaking its shell.
The reptile slowly swallows the egg and eventually drops it all down its throat. The Dark Side of Nature Instagram account published images that captivated its followers.
One follower commented, “Why don’t we crack the egg and swallow it whole? It’s none of my business. God knows what he’s created with all these species. Amazing!” made his comment. “Charming,” he added another.
Because of the snake’s ability to swallow an egg whole, Dasypeltis Medici is known as the “egg-eating” snake. Widely found in Africa, this species can reach 120 centimeters and has the ability to adapt its body to swallow the egg without breaking it.
The animal catches the prey and slowly swallows it while shaping it in its mouth with a delicate and meticulous process until the last step.
source: Noticias
