A ruthless killing: Venomous snake swallows lizard in Vietnam

‍It is indeed a ruthless killing. A venomous snake paralyzed and swallowed a lizard in Dong Nai Culture and Nature Reserve in Vietnam.

It happened within only a few minutes, and nature photographer Dao Tan Phat captured the whole process.

A snake on a tree branch. /VCG Photo

A snake swallows a helpless lizard. /VCG Photo

A Boiga Cyanea snake swallows the lizard. /VCG Photo

A close shot of the brutal moment. /VCG Photo

“After seeing the snake bite the lizard, I tried to get as near as possible to take pictures. I don’t want to lose the moment,” the 28-year-old said.