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Rare Two-Headed Snake Found in Dahod, Gujarat; Genetic Mystery Stuns Experts
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News18•06-10-2026, 15:50
Rare Two-Headed Snake Found in Dahod, Gujarat; Genetic Mystery Stuns Experts
- •A rare wolf snake with a single body and two heads has been successfully rescued in Dahod, Gujarat.
- •This is the first such unique case in Gujarat and only the fifth recorded instance across India.
- •In scientific terms, this rare genetic condition is known as bicephaly, occurring in about one in a million creatures.
- •The non-venomous snake was rescued by the Prakriti Mitra Mandal team in cooperation with the Forest Department.
Key Questions Answered
In scientific language, this rare genetic condition is called 'Bicephaly'. Experts note that this unique phenomenon occurs in only about one in 10 lakh creatures.
The rescue took place on October 4, coinciding with the foundation day of the Prakriti Mitra Mandal organization. They successfully rescued the snake with the cooperation of the Forest Department.
No, this wolf snake species (known locally as Varudanti) is non-venomous and completely safe for humans. Its primary role in the ecosystem is eating lizards and small creatures around houses.
