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by agkistrodude on November 18, 2005	Mail this to a friend!
Someone sent me a pic of a WDB that suposedly measures 9'1" and weighs 97 lbs.Wouldn't that be a record? Unfortunately, the snake was killed.I have the pic if anyone wants to see it.It was found (killed)at the "Turkey Creek gas plant" south of Alibates Turnoff on Hwy 136 south of Fritch,Texas.(north of Amarillo)Maybe some of the Texas members have heard more? Marty

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by bush_viper17 on November 18, 2005	Mail this to a friend!
does the pic show a guy in a camoflauge jacket holding the snake on some sort of tongs?

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by agkistrodude on November 18, 2005	Mail this to a friend!
He's useing some sort of tongs, but no camo jacket.Marty

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by bush_viper17 on November 18, 2005	Mail this to a friend!
I would like to see the photo if you have it.

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by emtnurse on November 18, 2005	Mail this to a friend!
Hi Marty, if you have a pic of this snake, could you email it to me as well?? Thanks alot, would love to see it. Bryan

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by emtnurse on November 19, 2005	Mail this to a friend!
Holy Crap Marty!! That snake leaves me speechless.. Is that a real photo?? Man, I hope my WDB's dont get that big. Thanks again for the photo. Bryan

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by agkistrodude on November 19, 2005	Mail this to a friend!
The photo was sent to me.I can't say if its real or not.I was hoping someone else would know more.Pretty impressive if it is. Marty

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by Chance on November 19, 2005	Mail this to a friend!
Though I haven't seen the picture myself, I think it's pretty safe to assume that even if the snake's length is approaching 9', it's weight would be nowhere near 97 lbs. I've handled a big, and by big I mean 6.5-7', Eastern Diamondback, arguably the most massive venomous snake in the US, and that guy only weighed about 10-15 lbs at best. Of course, out on the hook, he sure felt a lot heavier! Just keep in mind, burms, retics, and anacondas also don't weigh anywhere near that much at even 10'. If you're sending out pictures though, shoot one my way as I'd like to take a look - najak82@hotmail.com.

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by agkistrodude on November 19, 2005	Mail this to a friend!
Ya, I knew the weight had to be wrong,But looking at the pic, the length could be right.

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