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Chapter 479: Chapter 476: The Pregnant Python
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Fuck, what’s going on?
Bi Fang cursed softly, never seen such a thing in his life.
He didn’t know how these two got into a fight, but Bi Fang knew the python was done for.
The area under the python’s neck had been completely penetrated by the ox’s horn, the dripping fresh blood and pieces of snake skin falling continuously, almost making one want to vomit.
It was only a matter of time before it cooled down.
The ground shook incessantly, like a small earthquake, with the area looking as if it had been ravaged by a storm. Trees less than the width of a bowl lay on the ground, and those wider than a bowl had their barks heavily mottled as if violently struck.
“An adult Burmese python and an adult wild Baizhi ox, truly a rare sight.”
[Burmese python? Shouldn’t that thing be in MD?]
[There are also some in the Banna Rainforest, it’s a first-class protected animal…]
[Holy shit, a first-class battling another first-class?]
[They’re both heavyweights, so freaking cool]
[I’ve been to Banna Rainforest for a trip and saw a Burmese python near the botanical garden in Menglun Town. That one wasn’t as big as this one, but it was also scary]
Bi Fang looked around and felt it was still not safe. He took two steps back and hid his body in the bushes.
He hoped the other party hadn’t noticed him, or if they had, that they would ignore him.
Running was not an option; it would likely attract the attention of the enraged wild Baizhi ox. His only choice was to quietly hide.
However, this scene was truly rare.
Peering through the gaps in the bushes, Bi Fang clicked his tongue and said, “I’ve only seen adult Burmese pythons eat juvenile calves, never seen one provoke an adult wild ox before.”
Burmese pythons grow throughout their lives, meaning as long as they live long enough, there’s no limit to how large they can grow. But the problem is, they have a lifespan limit.
Therefore, there’s a limit to how big the Burmese python can get. No matter how big it gets, it can’t swallow an adult wild ox, especially a male one with sharp horns that could pierce the python’s belly.
In light of this, it would be pointless and potentially fatal for the python to attack the ox.
“So was it the wild Baizhi ox that attacked the Burmese python?” Bi Fang stroked his chin, pondering, “Was the python merely defending itself and counterattacking?”
Everyone noticed that there was a muddy river next to the two animals.
Perhaps the wild Baizhi ox came over to drink water and happened to encounter the Burmese python in the river?
But now wasn’t the time to think about these things. Bi Fang quickly commanded the drone to move forward, “Capture it, capture it, you must capture it. This is a scene worthy of going into zoological research!”
The drone followed by Bi Fang’s side, two smaller drones flying out of the bushes, capturing this rare lifetime spectacle up close.
A battle between two fierce beasts, this was far more real and shocking than any movie since this very moment, in a corner of the Earth, it was happening for real.
Staff at the Banna Reserve learned about this event within three short minutes.
Although Bi Fang’s professional competence was strong, no matter what, it was necessary to have someone monitoring the situation, just in case something unexpected happened, making it easier to respond.
Who would have thought he’d witness such a rare scene in his lifetime?
Zhou Weisheng sat in his office, watching the live stream speechless for a long while before he muttered, “I’ve worked here for so long, never seen a wild Baizhi ox and a Burmese python fight.”
In recent years, the Banna Rainforest had done well in environmental protection, and the number of wild Baizhi oxen had recovered to more than 300. But no matter how much they recovered, they were still a first-class protected animal.
The same went for the Burmese python. To visit the rainforest and encounter both at the same time was already tough, let alone seeing them fight.
No one knew whether to say Bi Fang was lucky or unlucky,
He thought about contacting Bi Fang to see if he could remotely pilot the drone to capture the scene in great detail, as it would be hugely helpful for the study of the animals’ behavior.
But Bi Fang, without needing Zhou Weisheng’s reminder, was already keenly aware of its value, making it so that they, the professionals, had no opportunity to interject.
As for those viewers saying both animals are first-class and wondering if they should be protected, in their eyes, that’s totally unnecessary.
Even the rarest non-captive wild animals should be allowed to meet their natural fate as long as it isn’t due to human intervention.
In the rainforest.
The wild Baizhi ox continued to charge into the trees, each impact making the earth tremble and making Bi Fang’s teeth feel sore.
As for the python, it probably had only a few more minutes before it was truly finished.
“With the python completely pierced by the horn, even if it chose to escape now, its chances of survival are slim. Perhaps it’s already dead, merely struggling instinctively, tightening its body.”
Bi Fang regretfully looked at the snake’s blood on the ground; cooked thoroughly to kill off parasites, it would have been good for replenishing sodium levels.
A minute later, the snake’s tail coiled around the ox began to tremble, witnessed by three million viewers.
Two minutes later, the snake’s head could no longer be raised, noticed by three million, four hundred forty-six thousand viewers.
Three minutes later, the snake’s body completely relaxed and began to droop helplessly, its long tail dragging on the ground, the scene testified by four million viewers.
Five minutes later, the ox’s massive hoof stepped on the snake’s body, and the wild Baizhi ox raised its head, tearing off the entire python neck like ripping fabric.
The massive python head flew into the jungle, and fortunately, it did not fly towards Bi Fang.
It was as if two plumes of white steam burst from the wild Baizhi ox’s nostrils. The victor lifted its head high and walked toward the river, bowing to drink.
Nearly five million viewers fell silent, and after a long while, comments began to emerge.
[Ox… impressive…]
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“This is seriously badass… Long live Brother Ox!”
“This shouldn’t be called badass, it’s ox*damn awesome!”
“Why did you get muted? Reflect on yourself!”
“Spaceship sends 100 ashtrays to the streamer—now I finally realize how dangerous it is to encounter a Wild Baizhi Ox.”
“Hahaha, it’s Leo! Leo must be totally bamboozled watching this.”
Clearly, Leonardo was still in front of the screen, seemingly not yet immersed in work.
“I thought the python’s head would get stuck on the ox’s horn, that would have been so cool.”
“Are you also a Blue Sky Bull Python or what?”
“Who wouldn’t be bamboozled by this? I’m bamboozled myself. Who knew this fella was so fierce, this snake’s waist is even thicker than mine, it could have swallowed me with ease. Instead, it became strung up like stringed gourds.”
“Nanshan Traveler sends 6666 fish balls to the streamer—what an eye-opener, truly enlightening!”
“Quickly send this footage to Sir, to be added into the new documentary!”
From the continuously rising number of viewers, it was clear how shocking this scene was to everyone.
Another “never seen before” series.
“To be honest, that was quite dangerous just now.” Watching the Wild Baizhi Ox leave to drink water, Bi Fang sat down on the ground with a flop, touched his chest, and only heaven knew how much cold sweat he had broken into.
As a bystander, it was not at all relaxing, it was nerve-wracking, fearing that the fish in the moat might be affected by a fire at the city gate.
“The Wild Baizhi Ox might still be very aggressive now, we can’t immediately follow it. If we annoy it, it’s all over.”
“Hahaha, Mrs. Ox really has a violent temper.”
“We’ll wait a bit more; once the Wild Baizhi Ox is gone, we’ll follow, but we need to move away from here first—there’s too much of a stench of blood.” Bi Fang sniffed, feeling regretful about the extremely strong smell of blood permeating the air.
Of course, even if it hadn’t been dispersed, Bi Fang couldn’t have used it.
According to Article 24 of the Wildlife Protection Law, the sale and purchase of state-protected wild animals or their products are prohibited.
Although it’s not specified, there’s no doubt this includes animals that have died naturally. Otherwise, there would appear many “naturally dead” animals all over the world.
Bi Fang remembered a leader visiting Tibet, and a local leader presented a plate of lamb, brazenly stating, “Respected guest, as soon as it heard you were coming, this lamb jumped off a cliff and killed itself.”
Latter, that leader was put under investigation, and as for who that was, it was the great Director Ke!
Indescribable.
“Such a pity, python meat, python skin, are all delicacies.”
“The one before, you’re quite something, your comment is very dangerous.”
“What’s the big deal, Burmese Pythons may be second-class protected in the country, but they are overrunning the world.”
After hearing Bi Fang’s explanation, the audience felt somewhat regretful,
After waiting a while, guessing that the Wild Baizhi Ox had walked far away, Bi Fang emerged from the bushes and looked down at the python on the ground with some regret. The huge python head was still opening and closing.
Upon closer comparison with humans, the size of the python appeared even more massive—it wasn’t as thick as a waist but was indeed thicker than the average person’s thigh.
“I heard that although it’s called a Burmese Python, but”
Bi Fang estimated it to be over six meters long. After his gaze swept from the top to the bottom of the Burmese Python, he suddenly focused on the python’s lower abdomen.
It was the lower abdomen of the python that seemed… somewhat swollen.
He hadn’t noticed it earlier, but now that he was closer, he realized something was off.
Bi Fang felt some surprise. Was this due to constipation or—was it pregnant?
Zhou Weisheng and others also realized there seemed to be something unusual.
Burmese Pythons breed from November to April, with the laying period taking four to five months, and now in June counting back, the timing did seem likely!
Male Burmese Pythons live to around fifteen years old, while females can live up to twenty-five. Therefore, females are generally larger than males.
Recalling the python-ox fight, could it be that a female python was about to lay eggs when the Wild Baizhi Ox trespassed into its territory, and after failing to drive it away…
Hiss, the more Bi Fang thought about it, the more he felt he had guessed the truth.
Or should he cut it open to take a look?
If there were python eggs about to be laid, perhaps it would still be possible to save the lives of the baby snakes.
However, he still needed to get permission from the reserve staff, otherwise he could not act hastily.
Bi Fang knew that with such a big event unfolding, there were definitely staff members watching his live stream, and he immediately shared his guess with the viewers.
As a result…
“It’s exactly what I thought! Even if you hadn’t said it, I would have wanted you to cut it open to check.” Zhou Weisheng laughed heartily, immediately agreeing to Bi Fang’s request.
Time waits for no one, and with such a strong smell of blood here, it could likely attract carnivores.
If there really were python eggs, they should be taken away first to prevent them from being eaten.
So, a few minutes later, Bi Fang received a request to confirm as soon as possible. He pulled out Stone Dagger from his waist and walked towards the python’s corpse on the ground.