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Balloon Strike

Herpetologist Shawn Heflick has a permit to hunt down Burmese pythons in the Everglades. He's carrying red water balloons because they make perfect targets for a striking snake. Check out the strike in slow motion!
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Black Mamba
S28 E11 Length 52:59 Premiere Date 11/08/09

Invasion of the Giant Pythons
S28 E8 Length 53:10 Premiere Date 02/20/10

Black Mamba
S28 E3 Length 53:10 Premiere Date 11/07/09

Cloud: Challenge of the Stallions
S28 E1 Length 53:10 Premiere Date 10/24/09

Invasion of the Giant Pythons - Preview
Preview Length 00:30 Premiere Date 10/26/11

Balloon Strike
Clip Length 03:36 Premiere Date 02/08/10

Alligator Versus Python
Clip Length 03:27 Premiere Date 02/07/10

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