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Snake bursts after gobbling gator





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 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.

Good grief! I hope they weren't arguing over the latest football game results.........

Isnt that kooky ?

I'm glad I ate dinner a long time ago...................

Speaking of dinner, my wife made pulled pork today Ill go devour some now. Care for a sandwich ?

Reptiles can kill each other for food, but that is really gross-and sad, that probably a pet snake was let loose or something like that. The 'gator, well, he lives there!

flopstock wrote: Certainly gives us food for thought......Was there some question, before this event, that pythons couldn't kill other species?




Ive often thought of you as an alligator foopy. :wah:

Thats does it, I am never going to Florida,:-2

*psst* Don't tell LC that................

orangesox1 wrote: Thats does it, I am never going to Florida,:-2




Uhh your in Australia Ozzy (crocs and all that) :p

I punched in crocodile eating pics, they're gross too...................I'm going to dream of crocodiles and alligators chasing me around in my dreams tonight!

Nomad wrote: Uhh your in Australia Ozzy (crocs and all that) :p


Well I stay away from the croccy areas, I don't even like swimming in the rivers because of snakes or sea because of sharks:-1



Whats pulled pork? is that when you both fight over it and the one who pulls hardest wins:-3

Good eats, pulled pork....................

Looks like something that came out of the Alligator:yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl

:wah: I wonder what else they find in 'gators..................

What's that old saying about "your eyes being larger than your stomach".

NOMAD,

OK I will ask how do you actually make pulled pork..??? and why is it called pulled pork ??

chonsigirl wrote: :wah: I wonder what else they find in 'gators..................poodles...darn 'gators are good for something!

lady cop wrote: poodles...darn 'gators are good for something!


Not poodles here, but they're good for Shoes, Boots, & Handbags!!!

Clearly a case of: Biting off more then you can chew!!! :wah:

CARLA wrote: NOMAD,



OK I will ask how do you actually make pulled pork..??? and why is it called pulled pork ??


Hi Carla :wah:

Pulled pork is just a pork roast thats been slow cooked over a long time (4-5 hrs) (covered w/ liquid) when its cooked through you can use two forks or your fingers and shred it. You can smother it in bbq sauce or whatever you like. I like mine plain the way the Cubans do it. Season as you wish, my wife uses Worsteschire & apple juice but you could use a spicy dry rub or tobasco whatever !

Great football food Carla !