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Python Bites Off More Than It Can Chew, And Vomits Up Entire Deer

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Chris Carpineti

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Chris Carpineti

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Chris is a senior media editor with a background in graphic design and degree in film and television production.

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Footage has emerged from Africa of a python throwing up a deer. The snake had recently swallowed a buck whole when it was found by transporter Jaco Kotze on his farm. The meal was so big that the snake was unable to move. But when Jaco, from Groblersdal returned with amateur snake catcher Arthur Roden, the python clearly decided digestion would be too much effort.

While this video is fascinating to watch, it's worth noting that constrictors usually only regurgitate prey when stressed or disturbed. This can be harmful for the reptiles that have just wasted an immense amount of energy catching prey. As a general word of caution, try and stay away from pythons, even if they have their mouths full. 


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