‘THE COLD STARE’ - I always heard about it, read about it. Now I know it - up close

ExtremeTorque · 27th July 2010, 23:32

“Its just been a couple of weeks since I did a trip to Karnataka. Do I need to do this now? Will it be successful? Will I get a leave? And vitamin-M?”

And then it happened. I just picked up the phone and dialed in the number of the guy who manages the accommodation at Moharli, Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR). Little did I know that I was setting the wheels in motion for the trip of my life time.

The results:

The Pug Marks. Did we spot the pregnant one?

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Perched atop and keeping a vigil

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With momma dearest

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8 feet of sheer constrictor power

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Herd crossing

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Caution: Detailed account and too many photos coming up

prince_pervez · 27th July 2010, 23:37

Superb pics. I'm all eyes. Give me more.

ranjitp1 · 27th July 2010, 23:52

The constrictor was scary alright.Looking forward to more

MX6 · 28th July 2010, 00:09

That bugger looks like a reticulated python. And he looks more than 8 feet!

neoranjit · 28th July 2010, 00:33

Yes, A python it is. I think you are extremely lucky to see a python in the wild. And I hope you will post pics of the cold stare soon

unoczar · 28th July 2010, 00:49

kya irada hai boss?? you cant start a thread in the middle of the night and leave us hanging.. POST!

MileCruncher · 28th July 2010, 05:47

Am hooked !

Did you get any more pictures of the Python ?

Bigzero · 28th July 2010, 07:19

wonderful! good start to the thread, waiting for more! I have wanted to visit Tadoba for a long while, but havent been able to make it happen yet. Maybe some day...

kutlee · 28th July 2010, 07:42

place looks very green.

pramod · 28th July 2010, 07:43

Awaiting more! At first glance looks like a russel viper. But then, it definitely seems bigger.
Vegetation looks perfect for Tigers and leapords!

sudev · 28th July 2010, 08:05

In two words - Awesome Beginning. Now where is the rest? F5 F5 F5

aargee · 28th July 2010, 09:04

Cold stare, close encounter with a Tiger? Wow, don't tell me you met them very close. I'm all eyes to read & waiting for the pics. Pls keep them rolling.

TSEA · 28th July 2010, 09:07

great preview. Expecting more.

rjstyles69 · 28th July 2010, 09:12

An interesting thread title to start off with, the COLD STARE part of the story says it all . Please don't keep us lesser mortals waiting.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MX6

That bugger looks like a reticulated python. And he looks more than 8 feet!

You seem to have known the python for long ? From that image it doesn't look so

.

kri$hna · 28th July 2010, 09:52

A nice thread beginning, it is always an awesome experience to spot the wild.

Now i am curious about "THE COLD STARE". Bring it on...FAST PLZ

btw, what is the location ? Moharli ? how far from hyd/blr ?

27th July 2010, 23:32	#1
ExtremeTorque BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 379 Thanked: 20 Times	‘THE COLD STARE’ - I always heard about it, read about it. Now I know it - up close “Its just been a couple of weeks since I did a trip to Karnataka. Do I need to do this now? Will it be successful? Will I get a leave? And vitamin-M?” And then it happened. I just picked up the phone and dialed in the number of the guy who manages the accommodation at Moharli, Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR). Little did I know that I was setting the wheels in motion for the trip of my life time. The results: The Pug Marks. Did we spot the pregnant one? Perched atop and keeping a vigil With momma dearest 8 feet of sheer constrictor power Herd crossing Caution: Detailed account and too many photos coming up
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27th July 2010, 23:37	#2
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,211 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	Superb pics. I'm all eyes. Give me more.
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27th July 2010, 23:52	#3
ranjitp1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,720 Thanked: 1,936 Times	The constrictor was scary alright.Looking forward to more
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28th July 2010, 00:09	#4
MX6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: City of seven islands. Posts: 2,878 Thanked: 235 Times	That bugger looks like a reticulated python. And he looks more than 8 feet!
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28th July 2010, 00:33	#5
neoranjit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 588 Thanked: 196 Times View My Garage	Yes, A python it is. I think you are extremely lucky to see a python in the wild. And I hope you will post pics of the cold stare soon
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28th July 2010, 00:49	#6
unoczar BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 554 Thanked: 416 Times	kya irada hai boss?? you cant start a thread in the middle of the night and leave us hanging.. POST!
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28th July 2010, 05:47	#7
MileCruncher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MH01 Posts: 4,520 Thanked: 1,388 Times View My Garage	Am hooked ! Did you get any more pictures of the Python ?
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28th July 2010, 07:19	#8
Bigzero BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 461 Thanked: 601 Times	wonderful! good start to the thread, waiting for more! I have wanted to visit Tadoba for a long while, but havent been able to make it happen yet. Maybe some day...
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28th July 2010, 07:42	#9
kutlee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,140 Thanked: 233 Times View My Garage	place looks very green.
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28th July 2010, 07:43	#10
pramod BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 483 Thanked: 388 Times View My Garage	Awaiting more! At first glance looks like a russel viper. But then, it definitely seems bigger. Vegetation looks perfect for Tigers and leapords!
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28th July 2010, 08:05	#11
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,863 Thanked: 3,253 Times	In two words - Awesome Beginning. Now where is the rest? F5 F5 F5
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28th July 2010, 09:04	#12
aargee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TSTN Posts: 6,357 Thanked: 10,075 Times	Cold stare, close encounter with a Tiger? Wow, don't tell me you met them very close. I'm all eyes to read & waiting for the pics. Pls keep them rolling.
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TSEA BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 426 Thanked: 869 Times	great preview. Expecting more.
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28th July 2010, 09:52	#15
kri$hna BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bhagyanagarabad Posts: 229 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	A nice thread beginning, it is always an awesome experience to spot the wild. Now i am curious about "THE COLD STARE". Bring it on...FAST PLZ btw, what is the location ? Moharli ? how far from hyd/blr ?
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