- The horrible footage shows the larger snake slowly devour the second one
- Animal workers from India captured the moment before releasing the serpent
- Several snake species are capable of eating things equal to or beyond their size
This is the disgusting moment a terrifying two-metre snake slowly swallows another one whole.
The black and yellow Banded krait was filmed by animal workers as it devoured the smaller Checkered keelback bit by bit.
The stomach-turning clip from India sees the larger serpent eating the keelback, gradually making its way down its long body.
The revolting footage from India shows the larger snake eating a smaller one whole
The Banded krait (right) makes its way along the Checkered keelback’s (left) body as it slowly devours it whole
When the Checkered keelback finally disappears from sight, snake keepers are seen releasing the krait back into the wild.
Both snakes are common in the Indian subcontinent. The Banded krait are mainly nocturnal and considered more dangerous by night.
They can grow to up to 2.1m in length and do not often bite when they feel harassed.
Checkered keelbacks are nonvenomous and are often found in or near water.
Several species of snake are able to swallow things equal or beyond their size.
Last week a 17ft python ate a cat in Thailand, leaving its owner heartbroken.
Banded kraits are usually nocturnal and do not usually bite when they become irritated
Kraits grow up to 2.1m in length and are considered much more dangerous at night time
When the second snake finally disappears for good, animal workers are seen letting the larger one back into the wild where it slithers away