Atdtda23: [46.3] Second shot, 658-659

[Michael Bailey]

"green blood?" said Reef later, after a long shower.

sounds like he was slimed!



On 12/20/07, David Morris <fqmorris at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Dec 19, 2007 11:28 PM, Paul Nightingale <isread at btinternet.com> wrote:
> > [658.36-659.2] "Hello, Reef." It seemed to leap out of the rock-face, condensed in a kinetic blur of lethal muscle and claw, screaming as it came.
> >
> > "Holy shit." With the Tatzelwurm about a foot away, Reef had just time to squeeze off a shot ...
>
> Sorry if this has been posted before:
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatzelwurm
>
> The Tatzelwurm is a worm-like cryptid (i.e. its existence is not
> scientifically verified). It is reported to live in several areas of
> Europe, including the Austria, Bavaria and Switzerland Alps. In some
> circles, it is classified as a variety of lesser dragon.
>
> It is known by several names in different regions.
>
> Stollenworm (Tunnel Worm)
> Bergstutzen (Mountain Stump)
> Springwurm (Jumping Worm)
> Daazelwurm
> Praatzelwurm
> Arassas (French Alps).
> Reports indicate that the creature has a snake-like body between 2 and
> 6 feet in length, with two clawed front legs, but no hind legs. It is
> sometimes reported to have the face of a cat. Local folklore holds
> that the Tatzelwurm is able to defend itself by expelling poisonous
> fumes that are capable of killing a human.
>
> One claimed photograph of the Tatzelwurm exists. It was taken in 1934
> by Swiss photographer named Balkin who took a photo of what he thought
> was a very peculiar log. When the camera flashed, the "log" darted
> away.
>
> The general description of the Tatzelwurm (apart from size) bears some
> resemblance to an amphisbaenian, the Mexican Mole Lizard.
>


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