Snake Swallows 6-Foot Alligator

The Associated Press...Channel 6... ^ | October 5, 2005 | The Associated Press

[xsrdx]

Gators aren't a normal prey item, and they don't collapse like a mammal- they have a semirigid, reptilian "exoskeleton", almost. Snakes rely on the tendency of most prey items to be "squishy" - a gator isn't.

The python probably killed the gator, but even if the head goes in easy, the torso and legs are covered with sharp edges, and the feet have formidable claws.

All of which were crammed inside the snakes stomach, slicing up it's internals, and by the time the snake realized it was in trouble there was no turning back. I'd guess that snake was not a happy camper about the time he got to that gators forelegs.

[dljordan]

"My cousin had that happen to him. Just think how many hat bands you can get out of a snake that size!"

My best friend bought me a Christmas present in 1968. It was a white styrofoam box with tape on it. I opened it and inside looking at me with it's beady, snakey eyes was a 4' Boa. I almost died right there. The thing actually turned out to be pretty friendly after we got the introductions over with.

[aruanan]

If people read how large constrictors kill their prey I think fewer would be rushing to get the larger constrictors. The cool factor would quickly become the respect factor.

I remember reading about some guy with a big snake who woke up at night feeling suffocated and found that his face was in his snake's mouth.

[BlueBlood]

Wow. I am not a "snake person" but that doesn't sound like a beginner kit. What do you feed it, mice?

[dljordan]

"Wow. I am not a "snake person" but that doesn't sound like a beginner kit. What do you feed it, mice?"

We went to the pet shops and they GAVE us mice and rats that were too aggressive to sell. Mom started breeding the little victims after that. YUM! Mom (who had a way with animals) finally gave the snake to the Nashville museum after I went in the Navy. It just got too big.

The first time my dog saw the snake he backed up all the way out the door into the yard, his eyes never leaving the snake. I've never seen a Weimeraner turn white before.

[PoorMuttly]

I consider the Redhawk in a proper class by itself, and the perfect companion for a 12.

What a useable package. You are a wise lad.

I find the 3" puts things where they're good, and covers many bases. Perfect with the Ruger, or the Ruger alone. I know it's heavy, but you may become the dominant (remaining) species when day is done.....and that's a good thing.

[PoorMuttly]

that's 3" 12ga.

Redhawk nice. Make good rock with handle when empty too.

Just keeps on giving.

[RepubMommy]

OMG, what is that anyway? That would completely traunatize my little animal lovin 7 year old!

[billorites]

Yes, it's a little creepy.

I believe it's some sort of marsupial.

A kangaroo, wallaby, something of the sort...