Is a Three-Headed Snake a Rare Genetic Mutation or Revered as a Hindu God?

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The discussion centers around a photograph of a purported three-headed snake, which is considered an extreme rarity and a potential genetic mutation. Participants debate the authenticity of the image, with some suggesting it may be photoshopped due to similarities in the heads and other visual inconsistencies. While many-headed snakes, including three-headed variants, have been documented, the authenticity of this specific image remains in question. The conversation highlights the need for original, unedited images to substantiate claims of such rare phenomena.

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  • #31
The O.P. underestimates the power of Google! More importantly, the "search by image" function.

Here's the apparent original for your enjoyment:

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EDIT: I went ahead and attached the "original" to this post as well in case it disappears from that website.
 

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  • #32
Good work Mech_Engineer.
 
  • #33
Whatever it is, it is a beautiful picture, and since there are well-documented cases of three-headed snakes, I'll suspend my judgment and give the benefit of doubt to..hyperspace2.

Perhaps because I am sentimental today, but there it is. Such animals ought to exist. :smile:
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You are an evil, evil man, Mech Engineer, but necessary in this world of woe. :cry:
 
  • #34
Mech_Engineer said:
The O.P. underestimates the power of Google! More importantly, the "search by image" function.

Here's the apparent original for your enjoyment:

uh oh awkward! :biggrin:
 
  • #35
arildno said:
...and since there are well-documented cases of three-headed snakes...

Can you link to one of those documented cases? All I was able to find was 2-headed cases.
 
  • #37
Hyperspace2 said:
Well people I was just trying to share my excitement and rare opportunity. I have no interest in claiming and trying hard to give proofs it to be original( it doesn't interest me). I was just trying to get scientifc thoughts of you people.

I believe you gotten thoughts on this, no?
 
  • #38
Mech_Engineer
Good find, LOL Puts it in the faked photo category.
Ah fakes for attention.
Suspect I will be seeing it else were, as supposedly real instead of made...
 
  • #39
Mech Engineer, you're my new hero :biggrin:

So hyperspace, perhaps an apology is in order??
 
  • #40
Inspired by Mech I think we need a new category aside Science Advisor and Homework Helper: Super Sleuths :biggrin:
 
  • #41
Hyperspace. I think you owe us something. :rolleyes:
 
  • #42
arildno said:
You are an evil, evil man, Mech Engineer, but necessary in this world of woe. :cry:

micromass said:
Mech Engineer, you're my new hero :biggrin:

So hyperspace, perhaps an apology is in order??

Ryan_m_b said:
Inspired by Mech I think we need a new category aside Science Advisor and Homework Helper: Super Sleuths :biggrin:

Thank you, thank you :smile: What can I say, few things give me more pleasure than converting crackpot dreams of fame to a reality of infamy.
 
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  • #43
As long as we're on this topic, we have this thing pestering our neighborhood.
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It's scaring the children.
 
  • #44
Helios said:
As long as we're on this topic, we have this thing pestering our neighborhood.
King-Ghidorah.JPG
It's scaring the children.

Time to bring out the Raid can! :D


ok folks, this has been officially debunked! Thread closed.
 

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