Amazing photographs show the moment a python devours a freshwater crocodile in a murky swamp
- Martin Muller came across the feasting reptile while kayaking in Queensland
- Social media users were shocked Mr Muller endanger his own safety for photos
- Expert said some snakes will eat freshwater crocodiles, and anything that fits
Graphic pictures have emerged of a python feasting on a freshwater crocodile in a murky swamp in Australia’s north.
The images were posted on the GG Wildlife Rescue Inc social media page after Martin Muller stumbled on the incredible scene.
Mr Muller saw the olive python, Australia’s second largest snake, devouring an Australian freshwater crocodile while kayaking in Queensland’s Mount Isa.
When he shared the unbelievable images to Facebook his post received 10,000 responses.
Many people were shocked that someone would endanger their own life to photograph the feeding frenzy.
Graphic pictures have emerged of a python feasting on a freshwater crocodile in Australia’s north
The images were posted on social media page after Martin Muller stumbled on the olive python devouring an Australian freshwater crocodile while kayaking in Queensland’s Mount Isa
The post sparked more than 10,000 responses from people shocked and amazed at the python’s strength
‘Amazing pictures! I thought the croc would have won,’ commented one user.
‘My only questions is why the f*** would any sane human being be kayaking in a place where there are snakes that can swallow a crocodile whole?’ asked another.
‘This is definitely on my list of top 10 ways I don’t want to die.’
Social media users were shocked at the incredible images and some questioned why the brave photographer was kayaking in such dangerous conditions
GG Wildlife Rescue Inc owner Michelle Jones told Daily Mail Australia that she keeps two olive pythons as pets, and said: ‘It’s common for snakes to eat pretty much anything if they can fit it in their mouth’.
She added that it was not uncommon for an olive python to eat a crocodile because they can unhinge their jaw to make their bite larger.
Unlike their saltwater counterparts, freshwater crocodiles will not attack humans unless in self-defence.
The olive python is not venomous.
GG Wildlife Rescue Inc owner told Daily Mail Australia that she keeps two olive pythons as pets, and said: ‘It’s common for snakes to eat pretty much anything if they can fit it in their mouth’
The olive python is the second largest snake in Australia, and is not venomous