In an exciting discovery that occurred after Christmas, scientists were able to take a peek inside a snake egg and reveal its contents. This unprecedented event offered valuable insights into the development of these fascinating creatures.
The researchers deployed a highly advanced technique called "candling" to examine the contents of a snake egg. By holding a bright light against the shell, they were able to create a silhouetted image of the developing embryo. This method is commonly used by breeders to monitor the progress of reptile eggs, but this was the first time it was employed by scientists in a laboratory setting.
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