iflscience.com: In the debate of who would win a battle between a shark and a crocodile, no one would back a snake. But that might change with a series of photos of an epic struggle where a crocodile came off second-best.
The event occurred on Lake Moondarra, near Mount Isa, Australia. The locals are blase enough about the local wildlife to kayak on the lake and breakfast nearby, but even they were stunned when word started to spread of the 5 hour battle. "[The crocodile] was fighting at the start, so it was trying to keep its head out of water and survive," local Tiffany Corlis told the local ABC radio station. "But as the morning sort of progressed, you could tell that both of them were getting a little weaker.
"Finally, the croc sort of gave in and the snake had uncoiled for a little while and had a brief break and then actually started to consume the crocodile."
Corlis told the ABC she would continue to swim in the lake, adding. "I think I'll just send someone else in first."
There has been debate online as to the snake's species. There have been unconfirmed reports of Australian scrub pythons growing to 8m long, but they have different colouring and are not known in the Mt Isa region. Amateur herpetologist Charlie Goodman said photographs indicated the snake was an olive python (Liasis olivaceus), which are known to grow to 4m and live in the area.
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kulpimsjokingly says...I want the full 5-hour version!
MrFisksays...*controversy
siftbotsays...Adding video to channels (Controversy) - requested by MrFisk.
SevenFingerssays...Can the snake live after swallowing?
Zawashjokingly says...Yes. The problem is usually being swallowed, and not the swallowing.
Can the snake live after swallowing?
Sagemindsays...Can the snake live after eating?
I'd say a profound, "Yes!"
In fact, that's why they eat. it extends their life.
They will do this regularly during their lifespan.
All kidding aside.....
They will digest their meal for about a week to ten days and then will probably not feed again for about 2 to 3 months.
Can the snake live after swallowing?
SevenFingerssays...I have heard of snakes not being able to pass the food because they were too gluttonous. I just assumed the snake will have one bloody shit.
Can the snake live after eating?
I'd say a profound, "Yes!"
In fact, that's why they eat. it extends their life.
lucky760says...I've seen a photo of a similar thing with a different outcome: the crocodile's corpse burst through the body of the snake. Awesome, gruesome stuff.
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Here's a photo of that:
00Scud00says...The snake should have known something was wrong when after swallowing the croc the croc quietly asks, "ever seen the movie Aliens?"
I've seen a photo of a similar thing with a different outcome: the crocodile's corpse burst through the body of the snake. Awesome but gruesome stuff.
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