Snake born with hand shocks scientists

3mnkids · September 17, 2009, 06:48:18 AM

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/863766/snake-born-with-hand-shocks-scientists

QuoteAn elderly Chinese woman who discovered a snake with a clawed hand protruding from its body was so scared she beat it to death, according to reports.

Xiu Qiong Duan, 68, told the SINA Beijing news agency she woke up in the middle of the night to find the snake clinging to the wall of her bedroom.

"I woke up and heard a strange scratching sound ... at first I thought it was thieves" she said.

"I turned on the light and saw this monster working its way along the wall using his claw."

Ms Duan, from Suining in southwest China, said she then grabbed a shoe and beat the snake to death

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ewww

Mr. DS · September 17, 2009, 06:49:47 AM

Evolution folks...in progress.

Psycho Circus · September 17, 2009, 07:14:16 AM

Quote from: The DarkSider on September 17, 2009, 06:49:47 AM
Evolution folks...in progress.

Shhh, careful with the 'ol "E" word dude. We don't want to scare any fundamentalist christians, especially those who work in "the media".

SkullBat308 · September 17, 2009, 10:09:07 PM

THAT is friggin cool!

Doggett · September 18, 2009, 09:07:20 PM

It's probably got something to do with dormant genes.

InformationGeek · September 19, 2009, 04:17:20 PM

Quote from: Circus_Circus on September 17, 2009, 07:14:16 AM
Quote from: The DarkSider on September 17, 2009, 06:49:47 AM
Evolution folks...in progress.

Shhh, careful with the 'ol "E" word dude. We don't want to scare any fundamentalist christians, especially those who work in "the media".

I am Christian, but the word doesn't frighten me at all. I could say why, but I have a feeling we'll all get sidetrack in the long run. Also, I get the feeling I'll be look down upon, mocked, and scorned if I discuss my reason.

On the topic of the weird snake, this sounds like the opening to some kind of sci-fi movie where a nuclear radiation has been causing problems for the local enivornment and soon, a mutated creature will start causing havoc on a little town.

paula · October 08, 2009, 12:13:08 AM

Quote from: 3mnkids on September 17, 2009, 06:48:18 AM
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/863766/snake-born-with-hand-shocks-scientists
QuoteAn elderly Chinese woman who discovered a snake with a clawed hand protruding from its body was so scared she beat it to death, according to reports.

Xiu Qiong Duan, 68, told the SINA Beijing news agency she woke up in the middle of the night to find the snake clinging to the wall of her bedroom.

"I woke up and heard a strange scratching sound ... at first I thought it was thieves" she said.

"I turned on the light and saw this monster working its way along the wall using his claw."

Ms Duan, from Suining in southwest China, said she then grabbed a shoe and beat the snake to death
.

ewww

are we sure that is real?

3mnkids · October 08, 2009, 01:25:42 PM

Quote from: paula on October 08, 2009, 12:13:08 AM
Quote from: 3mnkids on September 17, 2009, 06:48:18 AM
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/863766/snake-born-with-hand-shocks-scientists
QuoteAn elderly Chinese woman who discovered a snake with a clawed hand protruding from its body was so scared she beat it to death, according to reports.

Xiu Qiong Duan, 68, told the SINA Beijing news agency she woke up in the middle of the night to find the snake clinging to the wall of her bedroom.

"I woke up and heard a strange scratching sound ... at first I thought it was thieves" she said.

"I turned on the light and saw this monster working its way along the wall using his claw."

Ms Duan, from Suining in southwest China, said she then grabbed a shoe and beat the snake to death
.

ewww

are we sure that is real?

I hope not.

Im not really afraid of snakes but I sure as hell dont want one to be able to reach out and touch me.

Psycho Circus · October 09, 2009, 08:18:54 AM

Heh, "Reach out and touch...snake"