985 POUND Snake Caught (said to be worlds largest)

[matcom]

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JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Indonesian villagers claim to have captured a python that is almost 49.21 feet long and weighs nearly 992.07 pounds, a local official said Monday.

If confirmed, it would be the largest snake ever kept in captivity.

Hundreds of people have flocked to see the snake at a primitive zoo in Curugsewu village on the country's main island of Java, Republika daily reported. It splashed two large pictures of the reptile across its back page.

Local government official Rachmat said the reticulated python measured 14.85 meters (49 feet) and weighed in at 447 kilograms (985 pounds).

The Guinness Book of World Records lists the longest ever captured snake to be 9.75 meters (32 feet). The heaviest -- a Burmese Python kept in Gurnee, Illinois -- weighs 182.76 kilograms (403 pounds), the book said on its Web site.

Rebublika said the snake, which was caught last year but only recently put on public display, eats three or four dogs a month.

http://www.boston.com/news/odd/articles/2003/12/29/officials_worlds_largest_snake_caught/

[BeatleBoot]

1. There's a joke here somewhere

But I'm not going there!

[xchrom]

5. i'm grinning myself

the possibilities boggle.

[izzie]

7. My God we are on the same planet

:bounce:

[aquart]

2. Dogs? DOGS?

Have they asked if he'd like a nice goat?

[Dr. Wu]

3. uhhh... The second largest snake...

But modesty prevents me from telling you where the world's largest snake is.

[xchrom]

6. shiiiit

i could see that coming.
oh damn i just can't keep from chuckling.

[supernova]

4. Where's the picture?

I want pictures! :D

[mmm]

8. I don't believe it

snake hunters the world over have been searching for a live snake
two-thirds that size in an attempt to capture the substantial
cash rewards being offered - both by the scientific and
the entertainment community.

If they have a live 49 foot snake, let me know.
We should start making immediate arrangements to purchase the animal
and bring it back (good luck). I will happily finance the party.

[underpants]

9. Hey Bob I've got a special assignment for ya. What's that boss?

:scared: