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Montane Egg-eater Snake (Dasypeltis atra) adult, coiled on branch, Kahuzi-Biega N. P
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Montane Egg-eater Snake (Dasypeltis atra) adult, coiled on branch, Kahuzi-Biega N. P
Montane Egg-eater Snake (Dasypeltis atra) adult, coiled on branch, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november
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Media ID 9669221
© FLPA/Fabio Pupin
Albertine Rift Central Africa Colubrid Colubridae Colubrids Congo Congolese Democratic Republic Of Congo Egg Eating Kahuzi Biega Kivu Region Rainforest Rainforests Reptile Reptiles Snake Snakes Zaire Egg Eater
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Talk about a snake with an appetite for eggs! This Montane Egg-eater Snake is the ultimate breakfast connoisseur, coiled up on a branch in the lush Kahuzi-Biega National Park. With its sleek black scales and piercing eyes, this adult reptile means business when it comes to hunting down its favorite delicacy. Found in the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo's Kivu Region, this tropical predator knows how to blend into its surroundings like a true stealthy ninja. Its presence adds an extra layer of intrigue to the already diverse wildlife found in Central Africa's rainforests. Known as Dasypeltis atra among scientific circles, this colubrid species has mastered the art of egg eating. It slithers through dense forests and uses its specialized jaw structure to crack open eggs without damaging their precious contents. Move over omelettes - these snakes have got breakfast covered! As part of nature's delicate balance, these Montane Egg-eaters play an important role in controlling local populations of birds' eggs. So next time you're exploring Congolese rainforests or admiring stunning wildlife photography prints like this one by Fabio Pupin from FLPA Images, remember that even snakes have their own unique food preferences!
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