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Water Snake Caught Swallowing Live Fish in Tel Aviv's Park Hayarkon Nature Reserve
In Tel Aviv's Park Hayarkon Nature Reserve, a banded water snake was filmed catching and swallowing a live fish. The snake, active during the day and non-venomous, inhabits wet habitats and feeds on aquatic animals.
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What happened
- 01A banded water snake was filmed swallowing a live fish in Tel Aviv's Park Hayarkon Nature Reserve.
- 02The snake inhabits wet environments and feeds on aquatic animals like fish and frogs.
- 03It is active during the day, with large eyes aiding its vision.
- 04Unlike constrictor snakes, it swallows prey immediately while still alive.
- 05The snake hides while eating due to vulnerability to predators.
- 06The bird park offers a rare chance to observe this elusive, non-venomous snake.
Experts explain its fast hunting style and vulnerability while eating, noting the park as a prime spot to observe this elusive species.
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