Giant pythons have 'homing instinct'

Giant Burmese pythons have map and compass senses which help them travel "home" over vast distances, scientists have been surprised to discover.

Pythons captured and relocated in Florida's Everglades - where they are an invasive species - returned 23 miles (36km) to their original start point.

It is the first evidence that snakes may share a similar magnetic compass to other reptiles, such as sea turtles.

The findings are published in the Royal Society journal Biology Letters.
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    If pythons can do this, all snakes can do it - rattlesnakes, vipers, the lot”

Dr Stephen Secor University of Alabama

The Burmese python (Python bivittatus) is one of the largest snakes in the world. The biggest specimen ever caught measured more than 17ft (5m) and weighed 164lb (74kg).

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Python vs Croc

After 5 hours of grappling, a 3-meter long python has managed to take down the crocodile's defenses.

Caught on a video in Queensland, Australia, the snake has unbelievably gobbled the crocodile in just 15 minutes.

That left the entire watchers in amazement, as told by Tiffany Corlis who told the story as a witness of this rare scene.

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Python kills Security Guard in Bali

Bali Indonesia

A four-meter (thirteen-foot) python killed Ambar Arianto Mulyo, a security guard at the Bali Hyatt (a luxurious hotel in Indonesia) last Thursday, December 26.

The hotel was closed for renovation when Mulyo, the 59-year old security guard caught the snake on the hotel grounds. However, the snake was too strong for him to handle that it coiled his neck and strangled the security officer. 

Police officials are still warning the tourist in the said area to be wary and alert in their surroundings.

Bali is known for its relaxing atmosphere and beautiful beaches where the month of December is packed by tourists for the holidays. 

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