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

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The discussion revolves around a photograph of a purported three-headed snake, with participants debating its authenticity and rarity. Many-headed animals, particularly snakes, are acknowledged as rare occurrences, with three-headed snakes being even less common than two-headed ones. The original poster claims to have taken the photo while traveling, but skepticism arises regarding its authenticity, with some suggesting it may be photoshopped. Participants analyze the image, noting similarities in the heads and questioning how the snake could coordinate movement with three heads. Some argue that maintaining multiple heads presents significant biological challenges, often leading to early mortality in such animals. The conversation shifts to the need for the original, unedited photo to verify claims, with several members pointing out signs of digital manipulation in the shared image. Ultimately, the consensus leans towards the photo being a likely hoax, with calls for the original image to substantiate any claims of authenticity. The thread concludes with a declaration that the photograph has been officially debunked.
  • #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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