Comments on: Cryptid Giant Snake Shot & Sank

By: erinmar13

erinmar13 — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:56:23 +0000

i think the point is, now we won’t ever know what it was. if they had tried to capture it rather than shoot it–and not even bother to retrieve the body–then we could have easily found out if it was just a python. if it was, then unfortunately killing it is generally the approach taken. but we can’t be sure now…

By: Endroren

Endroren — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:34:34 +0000

Unless it is a true cryptid, this isn’t a natural species cut down in its prime. It’s an invasive species. Just look at the everglades. There isn’t enough money and zoo space to keep these animals.

Redirect your anger at the people who create these scenarios by buying/freeing these creatures into the environment, not the law enforcement officials who have to clean up the mess.

And even if they catch it what do you think happens next? Ever been to the humane society? Ever wonder what they do with all the kittens and puppies?

By: pgb7112000

pgb7112000 — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:53:07 +0000

this is one of the few times that i agree with local law enforcements actions regarding out of place wildlife. it sounds like this ‘giant’ snake might be a Burmese python, recently migrated from Florida.

these snakes can grow up to 20 feet and weight 200lbs, and with no natural predators beyond the American alligator. they can produce between 60 and 80 offspring a year.

From 2002-2005, 201 pythons were captured or found dead in and around Everglades National Park. In 2006-2007, the number more than doubled, to 418. Everglades biologists have estimated the population at more than 30,000.

species on the pythons’ prey menu include rabbit, gray squirrel, fox squirrel, domestic cats, raccoons, bobcats, white-tailed deer, white ibis and the American alligator. in other words…anything that moves.

a bounty needs to be placed on these snakes by Florida and other nearby states before the population get out of control (30K already sounds out of control) and more American wildlife is place on the endangered species list. if they make it to the Mississippi river there will be no stopping them.

it is only a matter of time before one of these snakes kills an infant or small child, and then there will be an outcry to have these pests removed.

all i can say on this matter is - ” good shooting deputy!”

By: Munnin

Munnin — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:40:29 +0000

It’s shameful that a higher value is placed on institutional convenience than on life.

By: Spinach Village

Spinach Village — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:32:14 +0000

Man, the attitude of people… “its a snake and its gonna take over the world… let me saaaaave the day! …bang! bang! Bang!”

“Oh your sooo brave mister snake shooter, where did u learn to shoot like that?”

By: Gummerfan

Gummerfan — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:33:29 +0000

Redneck Cryptozoology: “Well, it’s dead, whatever it was!”

By: Artist

Artist — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:46:25 +0000

Great script material, tho, if it survives…
“Swim With Care in Lake Sinclair”

By: cryptidsrus

cryptidsrus — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:48:18 +0000

I guess they felt it necessary…

Sad story.

Unfortuntately, not everybody is as “informed” as people here.

By: coelacanth1938

coelacanth1938 — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:40:17 +0000

Sounds like somebody has watched too many bad SciFi Channel movies…

By: shumway10973

shumway10973 — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:24:50 +0000

My God folks! Lay out something the size of a small cat (like a New York sewer rat) for it to catch and eat and the thing would have laid there for quite awhile. There was no need to kill it. Grant you it might have taken a few of you to carry it, but think of the number of people visiting the zoo to see “The Snake of Lake Sinclair!” Especially if the snake was rather huge.