busybeeburns Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 The python tried to swallow the alligator whole and then exploded 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 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron369 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 :shocked2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 That's old news!! I posted this yonks ago!!:stunned: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plug_in_coldplaying Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 :stunned: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 As I thought - the story's from October 2005!! This story's well past its sell-by date!!:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 you're taking the hiss, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 you're taking the hiss, right? I'm recoiling at that comment!:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 don't you snap at me :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 don't you snap at me :rolleyes: You're on crocky ground now!!:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted May 25, 2007 Author Share Posted May 25, 2007 maybe but I had you rattled :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 maybe but I had you rattled :P I'm afraid you're misnaken!!:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winigwl Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 thats pretty funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 thats pretty funny Well there's nothing like a good bit of "Python"!!:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK8 Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 It's not old news if you havent seen it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matter-Eater Lad Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Thats awesome. gators are hard to kill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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