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Snake bursts after gobbling gator

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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. Clearly, if they can kill an alligator they can kill other species Prof Frank Mazzotti The python's remains were found with the victim's tail protruding from its burst midsection. 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.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4313978.stm

Awesome

.......Where did the pythons head go?

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Originally posted by nchs09 R

I used search

Page last updated at 21:42 GMT, Wednesday, 5 October 2005 22:42 UK

Oldie but goldie.

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Originally posted by Acton I used search

I remember those days when the search never worked... Every post was "FIX THE SEARCH SWAMPER!!"


oh the good ol days.

Anyhow the picture is super old, maybe a year or 2

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Originally posted by Zoso Page last updated at 21:42 GMT, Wednesday, 5 October 2005 22:42 UK Oldie but goldie.

Theres me thinking it happened today

Yeah....It's been a long day....

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Originally posted by nchs09 I remember those days when the search never worked... Every post was "FIX THE SEARCH SWAMPER!!" oh the good ol days.

lol

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Anyhow the picture is super old, maybe a year or 2

It's good to see BBC News are getting quicker at this reporting stuff!

Another favorite snake story that makes the rounds:

http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/fencesnake.asp

Chuck Norris vs Jack Bauer imo.

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Originally posted by Zoso Another favorite snake story that makes the rounds: http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/fencesnake.asp

Imagine that ****** clamping down on your leg:

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Originally posted by jastiC E

..Z skanking?

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Originally posted by jastiC E

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always chew your food.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN always chew your food.

+1

One time my snake burst while being swallowed by a Florida Gator...

Well-played, Denys.

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Originally posted by idoru Well-played, Denys.

furthermore - a good 10-15 minutes can be spent with the google image search of "florida gators cheerleader"

wtf ?

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