Too good to be true.

Gator v. Python. Who will win?

Apparently, tussles between gators and pythons are far too common in the Florida Everglades. This, I think, might be the closest we'll ever get to something as cool as Godzilla v. Mothra.

According to the Associated Press, a 13-foot Burmese python recently burst after it apparently tried to swallow a live, six-foot alligator whole, authorities said.

Now, all the guys are thinking this is pretty cool. But apparently, this is not the first time it's happened.

The gory evidence of the latest gator-python encounter - the fourth documented in the past three years - was discovered and photographed last week by a helicopter pilot and wildlife researcher.

The snake was found with the gator's hindquarters protruding from its midsection. Mazzotti said the alligator may have clawed at the python's stomach as the snake tried to digest it.

And as a result, the python's belly was torn asunder. Claws are apparently nifty, but just not handy enough when you're desperately trying to claw your way out of a serpent's digestive track.

Over the years, many pythons have been abandoned in the Everglades by pet owners.

Gee, I wonder if this has anything to do with the fact that these pythons are aggressive enough to attack alligators and powerful enough to SWALLOW THEM WHOLE!

Wasilewski said a 10- or 20-foot python also could pose a risk to an unwary human, especially a child.

Well, ya don't say!

Who'd have thought that these pythons might be able to hurt a human? I realize that I may come off like a jerk for saying this, but apparently, this kid didn't.

I wonder if the Steve Irwin will ever try to document one of this little contests. Let's just hope that he doesn't try to throw a child into the mix.

All jesting aside, I really want to see how this little scuffle went down.

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