Two-Headed Snake Found In West Bengal Villagers in Ekarukhi, in Midnapore in West Bengal, welcomed a two-headed snake recently. To them, this visit was good news. So much so, they refused to hand it over to forest officials given their beliefs. The snake strayed into Ekarukhi village and caused a stir as it became the centre of attention. Villagers fed it milk and refused to hand it over to forest officials as they said they associated it with mythology. Experts believe the two heads can be a result of the incomplete splitting of embryos or unfavourable environmental factors. Kaustav Chakraborty, a herpetologist of the Forest Department spoke to news agency ANI and said, “This is totally a biological issue like a human being can have two heads or thumbs similarly this snake has two heads. This doesn't have to do anything related to mythological belief. The longevity of such species increases by keeping them in captivity. The life span of this snake can be increased ...
