New species: Bizarre Amazonian 'penis snake'

[gunslingingbird]

A bizarre creature dubbed the "penis snake" was discovered in the Amazon river of Brazil by workers preparing for a dam to be constructed. As it happens the "snake" isn't a snake at all, but is rather a very rare member of the amphibian family. The discovery was made in November 2011, but only has recently been confirmed as a new species.

This particular discovery was confirmed by Julian Tupan, a biologist, who claimed the species to be called "Atretochoana eiselti.". As this was a new discovery, relatively sparse information is available regarding the species. Many experts speculate that the amphibian breathes through its skin. It is, however, a predator that eats typically anything smaller than itself including worms, and small aquatic life.

It is believed the "penis snake" is a type of caecilian, which is a species of amphibian that may not have limbs. Other larger variations of the species were previously discovered over 1,000 miles away in a different part of the Amazon river.

Stan, weren't you looking to get a new pet?

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[Wetpussycatsinheat]

Freaky, at least its circumcised.

 

[Petra]

That's pretty damned freaky looking. It must live deep if it doesn't have any eyes.

 

[squallumz]

oh gross! i didnt expect it to look like that..

 

[TheSpokenWheel]

Who's ready to change their mind about that refreshing snake massage now?

 

[squallumz]

Who's ready to change their mind about that refreshing snake massage now?

me.
















now it sounds more fun than before!

 

[TheSpokenWheel]

^that's what I thought.

 

[dp93]

nasrty

 

[squallumz]

^that's what I thought.

enissnake:


damn. Petra, we need a penis snake smiley!!

 

[gunslingingbird]

enissnake:


damn. Petra, we need a penis snake smiley!!

 

[TheSpokenWheel]

^not purple enough