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[…]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 […]
[…]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 […]
[…]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 […]
[…]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 […]
[…]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 […]
[…]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 […]
[…]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 […]
[…]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. […]
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. […]
[…]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 […]