A speckled kingsnake attempted to eat itself after mistaking its own tail for another snake. Kingsnakes are natural snake-eaters, and this instinct can occasionally lead to confusion, causing them to strike and swallow their own tail as if it were prey.
Fortunately, the situation was quickly resolved and the snake recovered well. This rare behavior was not caused by stress, hunger, or poor conditions, but simply a momentary mistake. Afterward, the snake returned to normal, a reminder that even skilled predators can sometimes get it wrong.
