Daintree River scrub pythons in ‘epic battle’ put on a show for onlookers

Two scrub pythons tangled up in an “epic battle” have put on an unforgettable show for visitors to the Far North.

Two scrub pythons tangled up in an “epic battle” have put on an unforgettable show for visitors to the Far North.

Daintree River Wildlife and Crocodile Cruise owner/operator David White was running a tour when he came across the two reptiles battling it out in the water.

Often spotting crocodiles and other wildlife along the Daintree River, he said the “full-on” snake fight was a first.

David White, owner/operator of Daintree River Wildlife and Crocodile Cruise, captured this moment when two scrub pythons were in a “full on” snake fight in the water. Picture: DAVID WHITE

“I have been on the river five to seven days, 52 weeks a year for 23 years ... and never seen this before,” he said.

“We watched for 45 minutes and the stamina was ­unbelievable.

“When the fight ended, we took the boat closer and tried to measure their size over 3.5m.

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“I have seen a lot in my time — bird fights, butterfly fights, fish fights and croc fights — but this was a one in a million, I reckon. An epic battle.”

Originally published as Daintree River scrub pythons in ‘epic battle’ put on a show for onlookers