Nibbled by a Boa Constrictor

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	Nibbled by a Boa Constrictor

celestialdancer

7-8-2009 10:53 PM

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reptiles, snakes, natural history

celestialdancer says:

"As six rows of needle-like teeth pierced the skin of my forearm, I couldn't help but appreciate the power, speed and efficiency of a snake bite."

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7-9-2009 10:33 AM

tanyamm

I think that's about when I would have wet my pants.

7-9-2009 5:13 PM

celestialdancer

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