The shot went viral after a Reddit user posted it to the site in recent days. An expert confirmed the species of amphibian is the Australian Green Tree Frog. The snap is believed to be several years old but the photographer is unknown.
While this incredibly photo of a frog swallowing a snake was making its rounds all over the internet, the story behind the photo was hidden for a long time. Now, thanks to National Geographic, we finally know the story that led to this amazing image. Snakes are well known for the ease with which they swallow their prey whole, but for one unlucky serpent the tables appear to have turned. Social media has been abuzz in recent days with users sharing the unusual image which appears to show the reptile's dying scream as a large green frog devours it.