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Gato Moteado

(10,188 posts) Wed Apr 22, 2026, 04:01 PM Wednesday

nature is metal: boa constrictor vs green iguana edition

just a little while ago, I stepped outside of my house to see that my favorite green iguana (a beautiful, big male with a bright red head) had just fallen prey to a boa constrictor. I watched him take his last few labored breaths and then close his eyes. I don't know if the boa grabbed him while up in a tree and the two fell to the ground in a struggle, or if the boa was able to ambush him on the ground where I found them.

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nature is metal: boa constrictor vs green iguana edition (Original Post) Gato Moteado Wednesday OP

That's crazy genxlib Wednesday #1

I'm sorry. While amazing to witness, sad to see. JMCKUSICK Wednesday #2

Truly, sad photos. This is how nature is: eat or be eaten. Thank you, dear Gato. ...n/t CaliforniaPeggy Wednesday #3

genxlib

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1. That's crazy

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Wed Apr 22, 2026, 04:19 PM

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My first thought was that you were in South Florida where we have both as exotic species.

At least I am glad you are seeing them where they belong.

I can't say that I have a favorite iguana since they all seem like foul ugly beasts to me. But I might feel differently if they were native here.

JMCKUSICK

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2. I'm sorry. While amazing to witness, sad to see.

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Wed Apr 22, 2026, 04:44 PM

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CaliforniaPeggy

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3. Truly, sad photos. This is how nature is: eat or be eaten. Thank you, dear Gato. ...n/t

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Wed Apr 22, 2026, 09:11 PM

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