Watch an Alligator Fight a Python in an Epic Underwater Battle

The best-known characteristic of Burmese pythons, one of the biggest snakes in the world, is the manner they catch and consume their prey. The snake grabs its victim with its razor-sharp, backward-facing teeth before coiling its body around it and squeezing until the prey is suffocating.

The Burmese python has a massive, bulky body. It has two distinct lines that cross each eye on the head, running horizontally and is dark brown with beige spots. The python is regarded as a primordial snake, different from numerous other species in that it has two working lungs and vestiges of its hindquarters. These skeletal remnants along either side of the cloaca resemble spurs.

Incredible footage found on Youtube (linked below) showcases one of these gorgeous snakes in a battle for its life. The serpent’s opponent? A territorial alligator! Large male alligators are lone, possessive creatures. 

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The biggest males and females will guard the best areas, including underwater. Because smaller alligators are more tolerant of other alligators in their size class, smaller alligators are frequently encountered in huge numbers in close proximity to one another.

Underwater Fighting

The interaction between one alligator and a Burmese python shows just how intense things can get in the wild. We can see the alligator slowly floating when suddenly the snake, with its jaw unhinged, lunged around the underbelly of the ancient beast.

Knowing this is how they attack, the gator is able to defend himself. The naive snake comes back for more and eventually finds himself on the water floor, where several other alligators can be found. 

Realizing that he isn’t going to win this fight, the snake makes an attempt to leave the pristine, clear water. On his way out, an alligator grabs him and whips him around under the water. 

A gator may occasionally move its prey around in its mouth. That is the time to flee when its jaw opens again. Alligators twist and roll after securing prey with their formidable jaws. For some reason, the alligator releases the snake, and it quickly swims away.

One of the comments praises incredible seeing this footage is: “This is one of the best videos of underwater encounters I’ve ever seen. Well done.” We do have to give props to the camera person… they surely have enough bravery to face these animals so closely!

Is It Normal For a Burmese Python To Attack an Alligator?

Burmese pythons are large, non-venomous snakes native to Southeast Asia and areas of southern and central Africa. They are found in many different habitats, including rainforests, swamps, and grasslands. Generally, they are solitary creatures but are known to congregate in large numbers during mating season.

Burmese pythons have an average lifespan of 20 years, and they can grow up to 20 feet long. As cold-blooded animals, they are most active during the day when the temperature is warm. They primarily feed on small mammals, birds, and other small reptiles.

It is not normal for Burmese pythons to attack and try to eat an alligator. Although they have been known to consume smaller alligators, they usually only do so when they are desperate for food. In general, Burmese pythons are not aggressive and prefer to eat much easier prey.

How Big Are Burmese Pythons?

The average length of an adult Burmese python ranges between 7 and 16 feet, with the longest specimen ever recorded measuring 26 feet in length and weighing a staggering 350 pounds.

Burmese pythons have large heads and thick bodies, making them formidable predators. They are opportunistic hunters and feed on a variety of small mammals, birds, and reptiles. They are also excellent swimmers, able to stay submerged underwater for up to 30 minutes to ambush their prey.

The Burmese python is a popular pet in the United States, although it is illegal to own them in certain states. Despite their large size, they are generally docile and can make good companions. However, they require a large enclosure and a specialized diet, so potential owners should research the necessary requirements before considering ownership.

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