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Steve Bellion, 23, was angling for carp when he hooked the 57lb (25kg) reptile at Earlswood Reservoir, near Birmingham.
He eventually hauled the 2ft-long creature on to the bank, and it was identified as an 80-year-old alligator snapping turtle, normally found in the eastern corner of the US
Originally posted by Mr Green
Sorry if you were hoping for a real giant lizard, but this is still quite impressive.
Originally posted by Alethea
I thought David Icke was reporting that the Queen had returned home.
I once caught an alligator snapping turtle on my fishing line. It was the scariest looking creature I have seen.
"If it grew any larger it would have been a danger to shipping."
Originally posted by Alethea
Originally posted by Mr Green
Sorry if you were hoping for a real giant lizard, but this is still quite impressive.
I thought David Icke was reporting that the Queen had returned home.
Originally posted by DaMod
I've grown up with these things and have caught and seen many.
To a brit though I'm sure it is a terrifying creature. It will take your hand from you let's put it that way. They have quite a reach with that "elastic" neck of theirs. Quite the force to be reckoned with.
I wonder how it got all the way to the UK...
[edit on 9-7-2010 by DaMod]
Originally posted by ziggyproductions05
S&F!!! I love these stories! Its so cool to see creatures like this because i think it really gives people a good idea of what type of creatures ruled the world a couple million years ago. Just imgaine creatures who look like that but are 10 times bigger!! craziness!!!
Originally posted by Bonified Ween
Looks like they caught the Queen of England in her shape shifting form...