Wierd Or Normal?

[Cedric 132]

I've just been out with my laser torch and .22 and potted a rabbit. Laid it on the floor to gut it and opened it's belly when I noticed it's intestines were still wriggling! I've not seen this before, it went on for quite a while, just the small intestine lifting and turning.

 

I've never noticed this before but I don't usually gut them within a couple of minutes of shooting.

 

Anyone else seen this ?

[SportingShooter 0]

Sounds like adrenaline in the system. Can make things twitch for quite some time.

[shropshire dan 467]

+1 SS. I had quite a few that are still twitching for upto 10mins later. Its only ever with the .22lr and never noticed it with the air rifles

[The one 8,503]

Happens a odd time

[Furittus 35]

Seen it many times before, it would just be the same if it were me or you, I guess its natures way of telling you to slow down .

[air gun ant 1,666]

are you sure it wasnt a doe with young?

[shropshire dan 467]

I've had a few pregnant does recently and they move a little after death. I'd say for 15ish mins until mum starts cooling down

[Cedric 132]

It was a doe but not noticably pregnant, it was the very small intestine, barely 1/4" thick that was moving. I now think it was peristalsis of the involuntary muscle of the gut as this does not need a brain command to act. Anyhow, it's in the fridge ready for a caserole !

[martyoverandunder 3]

Yeah mate it was just the peristalsis just like humans have. You must have gutted very quickly lol