Thread: Giant gator in Alabama

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Originally Posted by Baron Samedi

It's a jungle out there...
In their native Asia, young crocodillians form part of the normal diet for the Burmese python. likewise, the snakes often fall prey to crocodillians, especially when digesting a large meal which is what probably happened to the one that "burst" in the picture above....Snakes will not normally swallow humans (they have trouble with the shoulders) although there are documented cases where Reticulate Pythons appear to have at least attempted to swallow people and one case (open to debate as to it's authenticity), where it may have actually succeeded. (I have some photo's but they're probably not appropriate for posting on a PG13 forum)....If you ever get the chance to handle even a small constrictor, do so just to marvel at the incredible power and strength of these creatures. just a small one coiled around the wrist can cause the fingers to tingle and the veins in the hand to bulge. They really are beautiful animals.

Wow Baron, thanks very much. Very informative! I enjoyed reading your post. You seem to know quite a bit aobut these snakes. Do you happen to know what a person could do if one bites you and tries to constrict around around you? Thanks so much!

Originally Posted by Halloweenie1

Wow Baron, thanks very much. Very informative! I enjoyed reading your post. You seem to know quite a bit aobut these snakes. Do you happen to know what a person could do if one bites you and tries to constrict around around you? Thanks so much!

The first thing to remember is that by and large, these "Giant" constrictors are pretty much non-confrontational and will normally attack only if molested and they have no option but to defend themselves. They will normally give a warning in the form of a loud hiss and will usually coil the head and neck back into an "S" shape prior to actually striking. leave them alone and they will leave you alone.
The bite itself, although extremely painful, is not in itself dangerous. the rows of needle sharp teeth point backwards so can be difficult to dislodge. If it's a big snake, you will need to push the bitten limb towards the snake while somebody prises the jaws open. trying to pull it free will cause very extensive lacerations.

When I was working with these animals, we considered any constrictor over about 6 ft long as potentially dangerous and always worked in pairs if we had to move one, just for safety. It doesn't matter how experienced the handler or how "docile" the snake, accidents can & do happen.

If you are unfortunate enough to get "nailed" by a big constrictor, the best advice I could give is to try to remain calm enough to keep a clear head. try to keep one arm between the snakes body and your neck. The moment he gets a coil around your neck that's gonna be all she wrote, as you will lose conciousness extremely quickly. Try to remain standing and apply a steady, firm pressure aginst the constriction and attempt to move the snake downwards away from your neck and chest area.

No need to worry though, unprovoked attacks on humans by big constrictors in the wild are extremely rare.

Originally Posted by Baron Samedi

The first thing to remember is that by and large, these "Giant" constrictors are pretty much non-confrontational and will normally attack only if molested and they have no option but to defend themselves. They will normally give a warning.....When I was working with these animals, we considered any constrictor over about 6 ft long as potentially dangerous and always worked in pairs if we had to move one, just for safety. It doesn't matter how experienced the handler or how "docile" the snake, accidents can & do happen...The moment he gets a coil around your neck that's gonna be all she wrote, as you will lose conciousness extremely quickly. Try to remain standing and apply a steady, firm pressure aginst the constriction and attempt to move the snake downwards away from your neck and chest area....unprovoked attacks on humans by big constrictors in the wild are extremely rare.

Very informative, Baron. Thankyou, I appreciate it. You must have an interesting job! Take care, Halloweenie1

Originally Posted by Baron Samedi

They really are beautiful animals.

I totally agree....

Here's our pet "Crusher".

Originally Posted by Halloweenie1

Very informative, Baron. Thankyou, I appreciate it. You must have an interesting job! Take care, Halloweenie1

No problem...I did have an interesting job. I loved it but unforunately it didn't pay the £££'s that pay the bills...

Pod..Crusher is a lovely animal. Albino Burmese, right? He looks very healthy and well cared for.

Originally Posted by Baron Samedi

Pod..Crusher is a lovely animal. Albino Burmese, right? He looks very healthy and well cared for.

You know your snakes. Thanks, we've had him for 18 yrs now, just one of the family. Had to laugh the other day as the kids came running into the house yelling "We just saw a squirrel get hit by a car, can we feed it to Crusher?" Waste not, want not, he always does enjoy a fresh road kill.

Originally Posted by Johnny Thunder

That's some big lizard!

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sure is!!!