Ananova:

A snake has eaten its own tail.

The King Snake, originating in America, was on display at the National Taidong Aquarium in Taiwan when the incident occurred.

The snake mistook his reflection in the glass case for another reptile, and ate a quarter of his tail.

After an hour's emergency treatment, the reptile recovered.

King Snakes are mostly found in North America, and can grow to as long as 1.5 meters long.