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Urban Ringed Whip Snake Captures and Swallows Bird Whole in Jerusalem Nature Reserve
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 5, 2026
What happened
A ringed whip snake at Jerusalem's Nili and David Bird Research Station was filmed swallowing a house sparrow fledgling whole, illustrating the urban ecosystem's complexity. The non-venomous snake plays an important ecological role by preying on small animals and birds in the city environment.
- 01A ringed whip snake was filmed swallowing a house sparrow fledgling whole near Jerusalem's bird research station.
- 02The bird colony attempted to warn and repel the snake but failed to stop the predation.
- 03The snake is common in urban Jerusalem, living in parks, gardens, and residential areas.
- 04It is non-venomous and harmless to humans, feeding on rodents, lizards, and young birds.
- 05The snake contributes to ecological balance within the city environment.
- 06The research station manager highlighted the snake as a key part of Jerusalem's urban biodiversity.
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