This Rare Photo Of One Cobra Eating Another Is Going Viral

One snake eats one other on this viral picture shared by IFS Parveen Kaswan.

The Internet is a superb place. No matter what your pursuits are, social media has one thing to supply. In one such occasion, animal lovers on Twitter had been handled to a uncommon sight of a King Cobra feasting on its prey due to a photograph that’s going viral. The picture shared on July 19 by IFS officer Parveen Kaswan is particular, on condition that it captures the majestic reptile feasting on one other variant of the cobra — a spectacled cobra, also referred to as the Indian cobra. Needless to say, the hanging picture has Internet customers in awe. As scary because the picture is, folks can’t assist looking at it.

Along with the picture, Mr Kaswan shared some particulars of the species within the caption. He wrote, “Ophiophagus hannah. A king cobra eating a spectacled cobra. They feed on lesser mortals.”

Ophiophagus hannah. A king cobra consuming a spectacled cobra. They feed on lesser mortals. pic.twitter.com/LL8xzQoIww

— Parveen Kaswan (@ParveenKaswan) July 19, 2021

In one other tweet, he added, “The scientific name of this king cobra is Ophiophagus hannah.” Explaining the origin of the nomenclature, Mr Kaswan mentioned, “Ophiophagus” is derived from Greek, which means “snake-eating” and hannah is derived from the identify of tree-dwelling nymphs in Greek mythology. So king dwelling true to its identify.”

“The only snake which builds nests,” he additional added.

The scientific identify of this king cobra is; Ophiophagus hannah. “Ophiophagus” is derived from Greek, which means “snake-eating” and hannah is derived from the identify of tree-dwelling nymphs in Greek mythology. So king dwelling true to its identify.

The solely snake which construct nests.

— Parveen Kaswan (@ParveenKaswan) July 19, 2021

The picture of the snake and its hypnotic eyes evoked a spread of reactions from social media customers. Replying to the unique tweet, one person mentioned, “He looked happy though.” To this, Mr Kaswan replied with some trivia. “King cobras are foodies, when it comes to other snakes. Rat snakes are their favourite. They swallow big rat snake as it is. It fits in their body,” he mentioned, including: “They live happily ever after.”

King cobras are foodie, in relation to different snakes. Rat snakes are their favorite. They swallow huge rat snake as it’s. It matches of their physique. They stay fortunately ever after. https://t.co/vCLtQ0ez3u

— Parveen Kaswan (@ParveenKaswan) July 19, 2021

Reacting to the picture, some customers expressed shock that one snake might feast on one other.

Cannibalism amongst snakes?! Interesting.

— Karuna Sanghvi (@karunasanghvi) July 19, 2021

Many couldn’t cease speaking concerning the glorious timing of the shot.

Magnificent shot! ???????? https://t.co/D6uN5P71ex

— नाम किन चाहियो! (@NaamKinaChahiyo) July 19, 2021

Spectacular Click

— Tareeq Iqbal Mohammed (@TareeqIqbalMohd) July 19, 2021

Wow ???? what an image

— R.Jatin Chauhan???????? (@iChauhanRJatin1) July 19, 2021

Some customers additionally opined that the picture was proof of the truth that feeding on weaker creatures is a phenomenon throughout the meals chain.