The size of the Anaconda (Eunectes murinus)

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(03-31-2014, 02:11 AM)GuateGojira Wrote: The magic and mystery of the anaconda had captivated the mind of zoologists and explorers of all times. However, a basic data of this animal, its size, had transform it in a legend of the natural world.

This post will try to reveal the reliable data about this animal, in order to get the most accurate idea of "how large can be an anaconda".

Enjoy and participate. Remember, all data used most be backup with its source.

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Anacondas from Venezuela:

As far I know, the only place were anacondas had been studies by scientists is in the Venezuelan are known as "Los Llanos". This magnificent place is also home of other giants like the capibara or the jaguar, which in this places reach giant sizes.

I have created this table, showing the largest specimens recorded by scientists in the field:

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It seems that the largest recorded in this are was of 6.5 m, however we most take in count the case of the 5.5 m anaconda from NatGeo, that was latter measured and was found that its true size was much less than the previous presented. Sadly, the Biologist that measure that snake is dead, so we can't corroborate the reliability of the measurement.

Enjoy the data, there is more to come. :)

 

@GuateGojira

Very good surprise to see information about Green Anacondas from the Venezuelan Llanos you posted here, later today I will post picture and measurements of one of the Anacondas we captured, in different days I will post more pictures and information of some of the Anacondas we captured including two you posted here. Reply