Categories: VideoWildlife

Giant Water Bug Drowns Snake (VIDEO)

Giant water bugs may seem like a peaceful insects content to spend their days swimming lazily across ponds, but in truth they are vicious predators. They impale prey using a “rostrum” (a piercing mouth part) and then inject them with venomous saliva. That saliva then partially dissolves a victim’s insides and the bug is able to suck up the liquefied remains.

Cool, right? We’re betting that you’re going to be giving water bugs a wide berth from now on, and if that doesn’t convince you, giant water bugs are also reported to have one of the most painful bites of any insect. Watch one wrestle this garter snake into submission below…

Read full story on Outdoor Hub

TF&G Staff

Recent Posts

AWSC Deploys Second-Ever Camera Tag On A Great White Shark

The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (AWSC) has successfully deployed the second-ever camera tag on a…

9 hours ago

Breaking Down Jetty Fishing

Jetty fishing presents anglers with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. From fluctuating tides…

9 hours ago

Shocking Deer Poaching Massacres

Forty deer shot and left to lay. That case shocked wildlife law enforcement experts. And…

9 hours ago

How To Properly Use Topwaters For Speckled Trout

Mastering the art of topwater fishing for speckled trout requires finesse, timing, and a good…

9 hours ago

Choosing the Best Leader for the Job

For years when people asked me what leader I used for light tackle fishing, I…

11 hours ago

Don’t Forget Spoons For Specks

Spoons are not the most popular lure to use for speckled trout in the modern…

2 days ago