Thursday, October 06, 2005

The Python that Ate the Gator: A Parable About Gluttony

Even Aesop himself couldn't top this story, which might just be the best example of gluttony that I've ever encountered. Park rangers in Florida's Everglades National Park discovered the remains of a 6-foot long dead alligator inside a dead Burmese python. It seems that the python tried to swallow the alligator whole but then exploded. For those alligator chasers out there, you can check out a truly gross photo of the carcasses at the link above.

Kids, keep this story in mind the next time you're tempted to go back for yet another round at the all-you-can-eat buffet. [Loud Belch.]

1 comment:

wally said...

onkel eric,
as a frequent overindulger (most recently, bully sticks. you don't even want to know what that is) i am troubled by this picture. i have suffered my share of belly aches due to unauthorized raids on the pantry. i guess if you're gonna go, this isn't a bad way to go, though. indeed, as a dog, i think this would be the chosen method of euthanasia if available. burp.
love, wully.