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A truly unique event occurred in Salt Lake City, Utah: breeder Ann-Christin Swan witnessed the hatching of a snake with two fully formed heads. The chance of such a mutation occurring in nature is estimated at just one in 100,000, reports Daily Star.
Ann-Christin, who has been breeding snakes since 2021, admitted it was her first encounter with such a phenomenon.
“At first, I thought they were twins, which sometimes happens. But then I realized the development had taken an unusual turn. I was shocked and then incredibly happy. It’s a real miracle,” she told Daily Star.
The American woman named the rare reptile Haribo, after the famous gummy “Twin Snakes” candy.
At first, both heads fought for dominance, which caused uncoordinated movement and even small “fights” during feeding. Over time, the right head proved more active and now usually takes the lead when eating. The snake feeds on frozen pinkie mice, though the two heads sometimes have to “negotiate” over meals.
Despite its unusual appearance, the tiny 10-centimeter Haribo is calm and friendly — atypical for its species. In footage shared by its owner, the snake can be seen dipping both heads into water at the same time to drink.
Experts note that the very fact Haribo hatched alive and healthy is remarkable, as such embryos typically die at early stages. Ann-Christin plans to continue caring for her extraordinary pet and monitoring its development.
