2 headed ball python eating

[WingedWolfPsion]

That's incredible to see. I hope he beats the odds for you, and makes it!

Most conjoined snakes do not make it. USUALLY the problem is where the two necks meet, but there can also be other internal issues that aren't visible. As the snake grows, the kinking and deformation where the necks meet can become even worse, until food cannot pass through the area, and the animal chokes while feeding. I can see that little guy has considerable issues where his necks meet--the spines appear to run parallel for some distance.

To maximize his chances, always feed the dominant head, and supervise to make sure that the subordinate head never gets ahold of food.

Some 2-headed snakes do make it to adulthood, and if they do, they can live for many, many years.

Adult 2-headed snakes are really a wonder to see. Imagine what this guy would look like as an adult!

[loonunit]

WOW.

But I think I'd call it "them" instead of "him"--the little guy on the right clearly looks like he's got his own ideas about that mouse. He must be surprised to feel full after not eating.

Good luck! I hope he/they make it!

[bigballs]

i hope you dont plan on housing those two in the same enclosure...

that little guy is really cool and looks healthy enough. hope you continue to have luck with him for a long time.

[5snakes]

This is really amazing! Both of the heads look really alert and healthy. Do you think you ever have to feed both heads? I would think as long as one eats it should be fine because they share a body.

I would have to , in my own opinion, agree.

[loonunit]

I showed the vid to a friend whose kids are obsessed with two-headed snakes lately, and she asked if they're conjoined twins, and what their names were? (I saw "Giano"--can we name the right head "Giuseppe"?)

[5snakes]

I showed the vid to a friend whose kids are obsessed with two-headed snakes lately, and she asked if they're conjoined twins, and what their names were? (I saw "Giano"--can we name the right head "Giuseppe"?)

I like that!!

[SlitherinSisters]

Holy cow that's insane!!! Thanks for sharing! His other head looks hungry

[ColdBloodedCarnival]

That's really amazing! Thanks for sharing them with us! Please keep us updated!!

[PolkaDotPenguin]

ohhh wow! Does his right head have movement? Is it like 2 differant snakes?
That is soo amazing and so weird at the same time!

[ted1025]

That is pretty amazing to see. I hope they can live a healthy long life. I feel like shedding would be a problem though with 2 heads. Like if one head is having a bit of trouble with shedding off his head will he be able to move the body to get it off or can he communicate with the other head to move lol