Cane toad eats snake

Friday, July 18, 2008

A CANE toad has taken revenge on the only snake that can eat them and survive.

The Keelback snake is a known predator of the introduced pest, but as this amazing photo shows the tables have been turned.

FrogWatch NT co-ordinator and Darwin Lord Mayor Graeme Sawyer couldn't believe his eyes when he made the bizarre find at the cane toad research area at Ringwood Station, about 100km south of Darwin, on Sunday night.

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<strong>Revenge: </strong>The Keelback snake slides down a cane toad's throat.

Revenge: The Keelback snake slides down a cane toad's throat.

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<strong>No laughing matter:</strong> Cairns CIB Det Sen-Sgt Jason Chetham said although the incident appeared to be a hoax, the boy was technically committing a robbery.

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<strong>Just keep paddling:</strong> Bodo Lenitschek and Jane Vincent at the finish line of the 48-hour race.

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