{"id":162910,"date":"2024-05-10T09:47:32","date_gmt":"2024-05-10T00:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=162910&#038;lang=en"},"modified":"2024-05-10T09:47:32","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T00:47:32","slug":"rare-two-headed-snake-discovered-in-kitakyushu-to-be-exhibited-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/news\/rare-two-headed-snake-discovered-in-kitakyushu-to-be-exhibited-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Rare Two-Headed Snake Discovered in Kitakyushu to be Exhibited This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This summer, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History and Human History <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in Yahata Higashi Ward will unveil a rare and remarkable exhibit: a two-headed mamushi snake discovered in Kitakyushu. Found during a May camping trip in the mountains of Yahata Nishi Ward, the deceased snake initially appeared to be an ordinary sight to a local camper. However, upon closer examination, he was astounded to discover that the snake had two heads, making it an extraordinary find.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The museum curator expressed his excitement about showcasing this rare specimen. He explained that the two-headed snake, known for its venomous bite, likely resulted from the fusion of embryonic twins\u2014a phenomenon incredibly rare in nature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As preparations are underway to display this unique creature, the museum anticipates drawing significant interest from both the general public and scientific communities. This unusual exhibit provides a unique glimpse into the complexities of nature and promises to be a highlight for museum visitors this summer. <\/span><b>Source: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C6sfwIMRjkA\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History and Human History<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/yotemira.tnc.co.jp\/news\/articles\/NID2024050821181\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TNC<\/span><\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=J_nrkBsMo64\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">RKB<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-162925\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fnn_snake-rkb_2024_cl.jpg?resize=1400%2C788&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fnn_snake-rkb_2024_cl.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fnn_snake-rkb_2024_cl.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fnn_snake-rkb_2024_cl.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fnn_snake-rkb_2024_cl.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay informed with the latest Fukuoka &amp; Kyushu news and events in English. 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