Two Water Moccasins fighting

[fishman10]

I found these two Water Moccasins in Austin. They were fighting over a female. They kept slamming each other into the water trying to subdue the other.

http://www.gather.com/viewSlideshow....?albumId=34063

[carolinajacket]

Wow. That's really something. Those guys can do a job on you. I wonder why one doesn't just bite the other -- or would it work on a snake that has the same poison? We have a young boy here who was bitten by a rattler and he has been slowly recovering for months. It appears now, that he is going to be ok, but it was a close call.

[ravenhunter]

Thanks for sharing your fantastic photos. Bet you were glad they were occupied rather than wandering near your feet.

Sandy

[DrVeronica]

All in the name of love

Nice photo, thanks for sharing!

[Jimrdm1]

Awesome slideshow. Always cool to come across something like that in nature.

[Slotscrazy]

Very interesting pictures!!! Thank You.

[scooter]

Snakes give me the b'jeebers in person, but watching that was interesting. Wonder if there was a winner.

[stressrelief]

Beautiful pictures, the browns and tans, the clarity of the water. You have a gift. Enjoyed them immensely.

[twinslotaddicts]

Nice pics, thanks for sharing.

Ang

[Zumzum]

I'm not looking at that. I would have nightmares.