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A little snake’s big gulp may put all other snakes to shame

Compared with other species, the Gans’ egg-eater can open its mouth the widest relative to its size

A beige snake has an egg inside its throat.

The Gans’ egg-eater doesn’t have to worry about biting off more than it can chew, when it swallows its meals whole.

Bruce Jayne

By Maria Temming

- More than 2 years ago

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