Python vs. alligator `Be afraid, be very afraid'

[Sundowner]

Two "top-down predators" square off the swamp.

Regards
Sun

from the article:

"A 13-foot Burmese python recently burst after it apparently tried to swallow a live, six-foot alligator whole, authorities said."

"The snake was found with the gator's hindquarters protruding from its midsection. Mazzotti said the alligator may have clawed at the python's stomach as the snake tried to digest it.

In previous incidents, the alligator won or the battle was an apparent draw.

"There had been some hope that alligators can control Burmese pythons," Mazzotti said. "This indicates to me it's going to be an even draw. Sometimes alligators are going to win and sometimes the python will win."

Full article includes a cuddly photo at:

http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/10/05/gater.python.ap/index.html

[Gryffin]

Last line of the article:

"This is not a `Be afraid, be very afraid' situation."'

Now I'm confused

[gofaster]

Non-native snakes are a problem in Florida because of tards who want to impress their friends by owning scary pets; kinda like the creepy guy you know with trained attack dogs, an '87 IROC Camaro, and an unlocked Armalite on display in his living room.

When non-native snakes are outlawed, only outlaws will have non-native snakes.

[StarOfAfrica2]

Hmmm......

Sub a 5.0 Mustang LX for the IROC and that sounds like............

Never mind.