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Odd and Giant Snake Meals – Sticks, Antelopes, People, Siamese Cats…

[…]60 pound White-Tailed Deer taken by a 17 foot-long, 215 pound Green Anaconda, Eunectes murinus, in Venezuela. A 130 pound Impala consumed by an African Rock Python, Python sebae, is the largest fairly reliable meal I’ve been able to document (please see article linked below). But in terms of the […]
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Round Island Boa Reintroduction – Back in Wild after a 150-Year Absence

[…]mega-vertebrates”.  The Trust was the first to breed the Giant Jumping Rat, Lesser Antilles Iguana, Flat-tailed Tortoise and scores of others (please see article below). The Reintroduction The island selected for the new Round Island Boa population has been cleared of the introduced black rats, goats and rabbits that previously […]
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Reptile and Amphibian Abuse – Examples, Laws and How You Can Help

[…]confiscation of 5 adult Spectacled Caimans from a NYC apartment, and the investigation of several Iguana-filled Manhattan apartments. Animals removed from such situations are often in poor health and difficult to re-home. Pet Stores and Animal Displays Conditions are generally improving in these areas, but much work remains to be […]
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Reptiles, Amphibians, Tarantulas among “World’s 100 Rarest Species”

[…]given the dubious honor of “World’s Rarest”, including the Batagur Turtle and Jamaican Iguana, and was heartened to see that zoos and private individuals are still contributing mightily to their protection.  However, many of listed species are poorly-studied, and draw few supporters.  Unfortunately, two such creatures that I’ve cared for […]
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World’s Largest Snake – Finding and Keeping a Giant Reticulated Python

[…]snake meal I’ve witnessed was a 60 pound White-Tailed Deer taken by a wild Green Anaconda in Venezuela. I’ve observed and read about many others…please see this article, and post your own experiences below. Other Giants The internet is stocked with claims of giant snake sightings, but many border on […]
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Boa Constrictors and their Relatives – Natural History and Captive Care

[…]their bodies; most adjust to water bowls in time.     Further Reading Hunting Anacondas in Venezuela Introduced Common Boa Populations Keeping Rosy and Sand Boas Rubber Boa Natural History Malagasy Tree Boa image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Tom Junek Emerald Tree Boa image referenced from wikipedia […]
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Green Anaconda Relatives – Bolivian, Dark-Spotted and Yellow Anacondas

[…]unstudied, and it rarely appears in public collections.  While working with Green Anacondas in Venezuela, I tried to arrange a side trip to an area where they were reported to live, but was unable to arrange it.  A review of the acquisition records at the Bronx Zoo, where I worked […]
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“Salt Water” Snapping Turtles – Snappers and other Turtles in Estuaries

[…]and moderate the internal effects of salt water exposure. Sea snakes, sea turtles and the Marine Iguana have taken salt-excretion and other adaptations further even than the Diamondback Terrapin, and are true marine creatures in every sense of the word  Salt Water Amphibians? Amphibians are notably absent from estuarine environments.  […]
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Green Iguana Care – Housing, Diet and Handling

The Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) is truly a study in contrasts.  Captive-bred by the millions on farms in Latin America, the 7-inch-long hatchlings are widely considered to be suitable for novice reptile keepers.  Indeed, with proper care, they mature into one of the most impressive and responsive of all reptilian pets.  […]
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Anaconda Attacks – Notes from a Study of Wild Snakes in Venezuela

[…]Zoo, I had the good fortune of participating in a long-term field study of Green Anacondas in Venezuela – the first and only one of its kind.  Over 900 specimens were captured, and a treasure-trove of new facts was documented. Attempted Human Predation? Two incidents that occurred during the study […]
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Asian or Chinese Water Dragon – Captive Care and Common Health Concerns

The Asian or Chinese Water Dragon (Physignathus cocincinus) superficially resembles the Green Iguana and is popular with those iguana fans lacking the space for a 6 foot-long lizard. Alert, beautifully-colored and interesting, they are among the best of all large lizard pets. Water Dragons are subject to several unique health concerns […]
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Snake Hunting with Romulus Whitaker – Learning from the Master

[…]departed to begin work with nesting King Cobras in India, and I was off to tag Green Anacondas in Venezuela (please see articles below). But, looking back, I see that we enjoyed our time at Ward Pound Ridge just as much as those “exotic” adventures. We herpers are indeed a […]
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People as Python Prey – Giant Snakes Attack 150, Kill 6 in Philippines

[…]attacks upon people always brings out wild claims.  While working with Green Anacondas in Venezuela, I tried to track down 2 reports of human predation, but was unable to prove or disprove either.  I recall reading several well-authenticated accounts in old issues of Herpetologica, and sadly, have first-hand knowledge of […]
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Captive Care of the World’s Largest Snake – Keeping the Green Anaconda

[…]study seemed to be a feeding response; other attacks were reported to me by several residents of Venezuela’s llanos region.  The only reliably documented cases of human predation by snakes have involved Reticulated, African Rock and, possibly, Burmese Pythons.  Please see the article below for more on huge snake meals. […]
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The Natural History of the World’s Rarest Viper, the Aruba Island Rattlesnake

[…]is limited to the southern tip of Aruba Island (Netherlands Antilles), 15 miles off the coast of Venezuela.  Its entire range covers a mere 10 square miles. Habitat The Aruba Island Rattlesnake is found only in those few areas of the island that are largely inhospitable to people.  It frequents […]
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Calabar Ground and Mexican Dwarf Pythons – Unique Burrowers for Python Fans

[…]apparently spend a good deal of time foraging in rodent burrows, and have even been seen to enter iguana and sea turtle nests to prey upon eggs. Captive Care Mexican Dwarf Pythons can be kept as has been described for Calabar Ground Pythons, but need a drier substrate and less […]
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Recent Field Research – Reptile and Amphibian Feeding Observations

[…]pound White-tailed Deer that was consumed by a 16 foot-long Green Anaconda, Eunectes murinus, in Venezuela.  Other notable Anaconda meals include a Red-Footed Tortoise and a Yellow-Spotted Side-Necked Turtle (please see article below for details and other observations).  However, when viewed in terms of predator vs. prey mass, the Hog-nosed […]
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The Natural History and Captive Care of the Rhinoceros Iguana

[…]the Rhinoceros Iguana at the Australia Zoo. Rhinoceros Iguana Conservation. Video of wild Rhino Iguana.     Green Rhino Iguana image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Elliot […]
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Fungal Infections (Mycotic Disease) in Reptiles – Part 1

[…]infection.  This fungus is ever-present, but is easily handled by healthy immune systems.  Green Iguanas and other reptiles have been found susceptible to Aspergillus as well; I would not be surprised if stress played a role as it does in birds. Please be aware that stress is not limited to […]
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The Green Anaconda – Natural History of the World’s Largest Snake

[…]can read more about the research mentioned above in these articles: Hunting Anacondas in the Venezuelan Llanos. Big Snake Meals – records of large and unusual meals. Field research reports and summaries. Anaconda Expert Wades Barefoot in Venezuela’s Swamps National Geographic Video of an Anaconda capturing a Capybara. Please write […]
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