Published 20:18 IST, August 30th 2019

Snake baby captured on video emerging from its amniotic sac

A newborn snake recognised as an adder was captured on camera coming out from its amniotic sac, with the video thrilling people as well as making them uneasy

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In a video shared by a Twitter user that has caught netizens' fancy, a new-born snake is seen gliding out of its amniotic sac. incredible clip captures newborn struggling to get out of sac, finally making its way and emerging to take its first breath. Dominic Greves, a wildlife photographer, caught life-affirming - scary and slimy yet exciting - moment on camera - one that can be observed to understand reptilia class better. 

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At start of video, fully formed baby snake can be seen wriggling its he in an effort to make it out of translucent sac. After a few attempts, it gars itself and pierces se-first through membrane, bravely entering new world. It n slirs and uncoils itself, emerging completely.

Eurasian snake, der 

snake was established as an der. ders are small vemous snakes with a zig-zag pattern found in Eurasia. der babies are usually seven inches long. y are sometimes born during ir hibernation period which allows m to store ir excess fat. excess fat that y contain helps m to sustain mselves during winter. European der is usually a solitary reptile, choosing to hunt alone at all times. y tend to hunt small mammals, although y have been found to consume nesting birds or frogs too. Although y have relativity good eyesight, y tend to choose ir partners by ir sense of smell while mating. 

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Twitter reacts on new born reptile. 

Twitter h a fun time reacting to new born. Some called it an incredible experience to have witnessed it while ors felt uneasy watching snake baby making its way out of its amniotic sac. Some even called it an experience of a lifetime to have witnessed such an act. Listed down below are some of reactions from social media users. 

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18:52 IST, August 30th 2019