Unusually hairy snake like creature goes viral, Internet asks snake or dragon?
IT Trending Desk | Jun 14, 2024, 08:03 IST
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This video, which has received a lot of attention on social media, shows a puff-faced water snake slowly changing into a scary yet captivating green "dragon." The video piqued viewers' interest.
The Internet continues to astonish us. From animal rescue stories to scientific breakthroughs, it never ceases to amaze and astound. A video of a puff-faced water snake has emerged online. It will take you entirely by surprise. This video, which has received a lot of attention on social media, shows a puff-faced water snake slowly changing into a scary yet captivating green "dragon." The video piqued viewers' interest.
What happens in the

In the video, the lizard is seen moving inside a half-filled tub of water. According to the publication, the snake acquired green moss all over its body as a result of remaining still in the water for an extended period of time, giving it the look of a dragon.
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Rest assured, the snake does not transform into a dragon, although its appearance is strikingly similar to dragons shown in sci-fi films and cartoons. The video was shared on X (previously known as Twitter).
"A puff-faced water snake in Thailand spent enough time sitting still in the swamp to grow moss and turn into a dragon, apparently," according to the message that came with it.

People were ready to express their reactions. An X user wrote, "Maybe dragons from Moss looked like that as well." Another user commented, "That's a cool snake."
One user joked, "He made himself an outfit and now he's styling." A reader wrote, "Nature has a way of surprising us all - I'll keep an eye out for swamp dragons!" A startled user wrote, "That's dope, I hope it breathes fire." "It's incredible! "It really does look like a dragon with all that moss on it," said another.
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Meanwhile, the puffing snake scared a few people. "It looks scary," a person commented. "Might be the first time I've seen a snake and said ew lolol looks cool but gross at the same time," a reader wrote. Someone wrote, "That's so incredibly disturbing. I don't know how to go on in life."
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What happens in the viral video ?
Viral video of reptile baffles internet, snake or dragon
( Image credit : In the video, the lizard is seen moving inside a half-filled tub of water | Image: Instagram )
In the video, the lizard is seen moving inside a half-filled tub of water. According to the publication, the snake acquired green moss all over its body as a result of remaining still in the water for an extended period of time, giving it the look of a dragon.
Also read: In Startling Claim, 'Time Traveller' Says 'Dragons' Will Be Discovered In The World This Year
Rest assured, the snake does not transform into a dragon, although its appearance is strikingly similar to dragons shown in sci-fi films and cartoons. The video was shared on X (previously known as Twitter).
"A puff-faced water snake in Thailand spent enough time sitting still in the swamp to grow moss and turn into a dragon, apparently," according to the message that came with it.
How did people on the internet?
Viral video of reptile baffles internet, snake or dragon
( Image credit : Internet is confused by the creature | Image: Instagram )
People were ready to express their reactions. An X user wrote, "Maybe dragons from Moss looked like that as well." Another user commented, "That's a cool snake."
One user joked, "He made himself an outfit and now he's styling." A reader wrote, "Nature has a way of surprising us all - I'll keep an eye out for swamp dragons!" A startled user wrote, "That's dope, I hope it breathes fire." "It's incredible! "It really does look like a dragon with all that moss on it," said another.
Also read: 'Dragon Girl' Who Went Blind From Eyeball Tattoo Gets Inked Again
Meanwhile, the puffing snake scared a few people. "It looks scary," a person commented. "Might be the first time I've seen a snake and said ew lolol looks cool but gross at the same time," a reader wrote. Someone wrote, "That's so incredibly disturbing. I don't know how to go on in life."
a puff-faced water snake in thailand spent enough time sitting still in the swamp to grow moss and turn into a dragon, apparently pic.twitter.com/MqXzpayjPp
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