Cryonics Posted June 29, 2012 Posted June 29, 2012 This would give a whole new meaning to run for your life! THIS IS NOT A PYTHON! This is a 15 foot Eastern Diamondback rattlesnake - in fact, the largest ever caught on record. This snake was found Near the St. Augustine outlet, in a new KB homes subdivision just south of Jacksonville FL. A little research revealed the following: One bite from a snake of this size would contain enough venom to kill over 40 full grown men. The head of this snake alone is larger than the hand of a normal sized man. A bite from those fangs would be comparable to being stabbed by two curved, 1/4 inch diameter screwdrivers. The knife being used to draw out the fangs for the bottom picture has a blade around 6 inches long. This snake is estimated to have weighed over 170 pounds. (How much do you weigh?) Notice the girth of this snake as compared to the cop's leg in the first picture (and he is not a small man). A snake of this size could easily swallow a 2 year-old child (and dogs, pigs, etc). A snake this size has an approximately 5 1/2 foot accurate striking distance. (The distance for an average size rattlesnake is about 2 feet.) This snake has probably been alive since George Bush Sr. was President. Now just ask yourself these questions: What has this snake been feeding on and where are its offspring? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onion Posted June 29, 2012 Posted June 29, 2012 (edited) I'm tired of these muhfuggin snakes on this muhfuggin plane! Edit: I value my life. I'm also going to Jacksonville for college in a month... Well, gonna have to keep an eye out for giant snakes. And the mosquitoes, they're really bad there. Edited June 29, 2012 by Onion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Capitan Posted June 29, 2012 Posted June 29, 2012 Crazy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onion Posted June 29, 2012 Posted June 29, 2012 Oh and I don't think girth is the right word lmao. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muchoman1 Posted June 29, 2012 Posted June 29, 2012 Oh and I don't think girth is the right word lmao. That snakes girth is enough to make any woman scream 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp9801 Posted June 29, 2012 Posted June 29, 2012 Note to self: Bring lots of fire when going to Florida. Or just never go to Florida. Both are acceptable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted June 29, 2012 Posted June 29, 2012 I hope they didn't kill the poor thing. Rather put it back in it's natural habitat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onion Posted June 29, 2012 Posted June 29, 2012 That snakes girth is enough to make any woman scream Yeah, I scream in pain. But I don't known man... Miami girls are pretty... Worn... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop245 Posted June 30, 2012 Posted June 30, 2012 Wonder how many boots that one could make Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp9801 Posted June 30, 2012 Posted June 30, 2012 Wonder how many boots that one could make It could probably make an entire saddle, hat, and boots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sword_fish Posted June 30, 2012 Posted June 30, 2012 didn't snap any pics and infos perhaps how big it's rattler was. and keeps me wonder how loud it rattles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp9801 Posted June 30, 2012 Posted June 30, 2012 Little bit of digging... Only a 7'3" snake, not 15'. Captured in 2009 in Florida. It wouldn't have weighed anywhere close to 170 pounds either, considering an 8' Eastern Diamondback weighs around 10 pounds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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