The result was speedy close and delete per overwhelming consensus that this is an elaborate hoax. I'll be listing the "tuba" images that are not otherwise used at WP:IfD and issuing a strong warning to the apparent primary perpetrator of the hoax, User:Yeanold Viskersenn. Sandstein 09:45, 17 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Appears to be an elaborate hoax, the references in the article do not appear to be legit, see talk page for this article for a discussion of the references and images on this page. Also see Mongolian Death Worm for a cryptid of this region with better, albeit somewhat iffy, references. Tubezone 01:32, 17 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]