"The snake was found one week ago by a group of schoolchildren in a remote region of southern Sri Lanka, near the town of Tissamaharama. It was kept in a jam jar at the local police station, until zoologists in Colombo realised the significance of the find and arranged for it to be transported to the Sri Lankan capital for a series of tests and X-rays. The Sri Lankan deputy Wildlife Director, Nandana Atapattu, says the snake is a little traumatised by its journey from the south, but is now eating frogs and insect eggs. He says he believes the creature to be unique. Dr Atapattu says that the snake uses both heads to feed, although the right head appears to be more active than the left. He says that the authorities have decided to keep the creature in captivity because its feared that it would be easy prey to various carnivores if it was returned to the wild. He says the discovery has generated enormous public interest in Sri Lanka, and that he expects thousands of people will come to see it when it is shown in public for the first time."