The reptile exhibition at Terra Natura Benidorm has lastly unveiled its Dasypeltis medici, extra generally often known as the egg-eating snake.
The reptile first arrived on the park in early January exhibiting indicators of extreme dehydration and low weight, having been present in Murcia by a resident who alerted the Nature Safety Service (Seprona).
Now, after months of intensive specialist veterinary care and remedy, the unique species is within the peak of well being. Having now been transferred to the outside set up together with the opposite reptiles, guests can observe its fascinating skill to eat an egg entire, incomes it its nickname.
Regardless of the way it might first seem, this snake is definitely innocent as it’s not venomous and doesn’t have useful fangs. Nonetheless, when threatened, it has developed an intriguing approach during which it emits a sound that could possibly be mistaken for that of a harmful snake. It does this by rubbing its scales to create a shrill sound.
By including this unique snake species to its reptile assortment, the park goals to encourage guests to discover and develop their information of distinctive creatures like this one. As well as, Terra Natura Benidorm is reinforcing its dedication to Biodiversity Conservation, actively collaborating with Seprona.
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