what is your favorite cryptozoological animal?

[screwdriverqueen]

mine is the MONGOLIAN DEATH WORM!

"The desolate Gobi Desert is said to be the home of a mysterious, deadly creature called Allghoi khorkhoi, also known as the Mongolian death worm. It is described as a fat, bright red snakelike animal measuring two to four feet in length, which is vividly likened to a cow's intestine. In fact, the name Allghoi khorkhoi means "intestine worm." The death worm is so feared among the people of Mongolia that many consider the mere mention of its name bad luck, and it is attributed with the dramatic ability to kill people and animals instantly at a range of several feet. It is believed that the worm sprays an immensely lethal poison, or that it somehow transmits high electrical charges into its victims."

also, CHUPRACABRAS, THE JERSEY DEVIL, AND THUNDERBIRDS.

you?

ps -

cryp·to·zo·ol·o·gy

n.
The study of creatures, such as the Sasquatch, whose existence has not been substantiated.

 

[avi]

it's hard to beat the death worm. I used to read Fortean Times pretty regularly and particularly enjoyed the cryptozoology column.

 

[goatschool]

all of them. sasquatchian cryptids especially.

loren coleman is a minor hero.

john keel is a major, despite his hucksterisms.

 

[goatschool]

actually, if anyone is interested in joining a privately-run paranormal/cryptozoological messageboard that is about as casual as this or BCO, let me know. it exists and it definitely needs new (SOME) blood.

 

[screwdriverqueen]

i'm reading a book by loren coleman right now, actually. "cryptozoology A-Z"

i heard "mystery america" (i think this was the title, but i feel like i'm wrong, somehow, so correct me. haha.) was really good.

has anyone read that?

 

[screwdriverqueen]

goatschool - *raises hand!*

 

[goatschool]

mysterious america. haven't read it, but it's most likely a good one.

the book you are currently reading is pretty swell; i highly recommend john keel's complete guide to mysterious beings, which was recently re-issued and will blow your mind up.

 

[XzanderX]

Shunka warak'in, funny name

 

[FuSoYa]

nick, yeah definitely!



i actually did some research on travel to mongolia a little while ago and found out that for $2500, you can travel there and back, buy horses and supplies, and live in the desert for a month! I totally plan on doing this at some point. And hopefully won't get kiled by the death worm.

 

[screwdriverqueen]

i've been meaning to pick up something by john keel - thank you, i will check it out.

 

[xfer]

As cryptids go, I've got to show a little love for C. MEGALODON. The thought that maybe, possibly these things could be cruising the seas bugs me right the fuck out.

 

[goatschool]

check your PM, btw

 

[screwdriverqueen]

could someone please tell me how to check pms?

i'm new to this board and a little retarded to boot.

 

[XzanderX]

and people... tasman sea monster!!!!!!!

 

[XzanderX]

Originally posted by screwdriverqueen
could someone please tell me how to check pms?

i'm new to this board and a little retarded to boot.

click on inbox at the top (left) of your screen

 

[screwdriverqueen]

is that the beast of gevaudan!?

 

[XzanderX]

top photo is a gevaudan.

the other one is el chupacabra

 

[screwdriverqueen]

where are chupracabras famed SPIKES?

where did you get that? i don't approve of that depiction of chupracabras! haha

 

[XzanderX]

http://cryptozoo.monstrous.com/el_chupacabra_2.htm

 

[xfer]

the only chupecabra picture i recognize as legit is this one: