Garter Snake Vs Red Salamander

Was stated to be a 10 minute battle.... only about 40 seconds on the video though.....


The strange moment two predators bit each other on the mouth and refused to let go was caught on video and shared by the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division.


https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nat...242164636.html

The very stubborn salamander was still alive when the victorious snake swallowed it in “the final chomp,” state officials said. This happened after the snake resorted to tossing its prey, over and over.

“In desperation, the garter snake employed his classic death roll maneuver,” state officials wrote.
“Although he shall forever be remembered for his tenacity and bravery in the face of death (literally), the red salamander did succumb to the garter snake’s powerful efforts and was eventually consumed. However, the struggle was long and admirable,” Alabama officials posted.

That's sorta hard for me to watch...I like both creatures even as I favor the snake. It's really tough for a garter snake, they're not constrictors. Coachwhips are another
non-constrictor snake that just has to 'wolf' things down like that...such amazing survivors. :snake:

Wow that was crazy! R.I.P. little salamander your fight was admirable and will never be forgotten.

Ouch.

I honestly thought (based on the title) you wanted us to compare garter snakes and red salamanders.