Guest She-Wolf Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 Neither it seems. Nature is amazing.An unusual clash between a 6-foot (1.8m) alligator and a 13-foot (3.9m) python has left two of the deadliest predators dead in Florida's swamps. The Burmese python tried to swallow its fearsome rival whole but then exploded. The remains of the two giant reptiles were found by astonished rangers in the Everglades National Park. The rangers say the find suggests that non-native Burmese pythons might even challenge alligators' leading position in the food chain in the swamps. The python's remains with the victim's tail protruding from its burst midsection were found last week. The head of the python was missing. "Encounters like that are almost never seen in the wild... And here we are," Frank Mazzotti, a University of Florida wildlife professor, was quoted as saying by the Associated Press news agency. "They were probably evenly matched in size. If the python got a good grip on the alligator before the alligator got a good grip on him, he could win," Professor Mazzotti said. He said the alligator may have clawed at the python's stomach, leading it to burst. "Clearly, if they can kill an alligator they can kill other species," Prof Mazzotti said. He said that there had been four known encounters between the two species in the past. In the other cases, the alligator won or the battle was an apparent draw. Burmese pythons - many of whom have been dumped by their owners - have thrived in the wet and hot climate of Florida's swamps over the past 20 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToasterCoaster Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 Fantastic, reminds me of a picture I saw in FHM (or Zoo or Nuts) recently...(Kangaroo. Snake.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonie Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 that's fucking awesome! i love it when mighty species collide! /x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tv tanned Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 It's like Godzilla versus Mothra for the real world...I realise Mothra was a moth and not a snake, but I cannot remember the names of the other monsters :O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonie Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 so was mothra a massive, godzilla-size moth then? cos that's reasonably hardcore too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tv tanned Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 yes, it was much rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest She-Wolf Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Thats an incredible photo. Im also reminded of a story I read about years ago where a mother came home to find a boy shaped snake in her living room. They cut open the snake and found the little boy alive. Sorry I couldnt find a photo, it was very strange sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Tim Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Thats an incredible photo. Im also reminded of a story I read about years ago where a mother came home to find a boy shaped snake in her living room. They cut open the snake and found the little boy alive. Sorry I couldnt find a photo' date=' it was very strange sight.[/quote']isn't that from an episode of the simpsons when milhouse gets swallowed whole by a snake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Is that photo for real because I dont know if you get Anacondas in Australia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MDP Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 http://home.att.net/~crinaustin/Snake1.htmhttp://urbanlegends.about.com/library/weekly/aa061101a.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Page 99 Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Nice to see some animals are keeping the human population down... good show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Is that photo for real because I dont know if you get Anacondas in Australia?A quick google indicates that the snake is most likely an olive python:http://www.vpi.com/5VPIBreeders/OlivePython/OlivePython.htmThey eat wallabies' date=' which that is (not a kangaroo).Here's a different sequence of snake/marcupial killing:[url']http://www.ebaumsworld.com/snake-kangaroo.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rass Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 I hate snakes... really, what possesed me to come into this thread.I'm going to my happy place now.(crazy pic mind) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 I swear this snake is saying "Hi Rass"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulscoconutass Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 I watched an AMAZING thing today about a 19-Foot Crocodile that has been terrorising a village and claiming dozens of lives over a long period of time. The croc was at least 60 years old and still growing, and it was way too clever than to be caught by a heap of hippies / the army.As for the python at the top of the page, looks like it bit off more than it could chew... ho ho ho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rass Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 I swear this snake is saying "Hi Rass"!you are a shit.why am i even still in this thread... damnit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 seemed to remember a rather funny incident involving snakes pantera and rass....oh dear. he was gutted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rass Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 you mean when my (cunts) of flatmates snuck into my room when i was comatosed and left the Great Southern Trendkill on my pillow beside me....I woke up, shat a brick, threw the bastard across the room and promptly ko'ed again....cunts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouse Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 Saw that on another forum, it's crazy. The snake must of had a bit of a sore stomach beforehand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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