Boy tries to escape from a giant anaconda: the video of the horrific scene goes viral on the Internet, leaving users speechless.
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Among all the reptiles on the planet, the giant anaconda is surely the most feared species out there. Also known as green anacondathis is the largest and heaviest snake in the world.
Adult specimens can reach and reach impressive lengths 6 meters and more than i 200kg weight. Its muscular body, covered by dark skin with rounded spots, allows it to blend in perfectly with the surrounding vegetation and almost always defeat its prey.
The giant anaconda, the world’s most feared reptile
The giant anaconda is an endemic species to tropical regions of South America, particularly the Amazon and adjacent wetlands.
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This semi-aquatic reptile prefers fresh water such as rivers, lakes and swamps where it can hide among vegetation and muddy banks. Its swimming skills and ability to climb trees make it an extremely versatile predator in any environment.
The anaconda is a voracious predator and its diet is based primarily on hunting mammals, birds, and other reptiles. It is not uncommon for it to be able to knock down and devour considerable-sized prey such as capybara, deer, wild boar and even caimans.
It is a constrictor. This means it kills its victim by wrapping it tightly in its coil, suffocating it, and then swallowing it whole. But could it also attack humans?
The video of the boy trying to escape from a giant anaconda: it’s not the only case
Stories abound on the internet about men and children being eaten by boa constrictors such as pythons and anacondas. Unfortunately, however, these events are not always certain.
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In the early 1970s, a researcher who moved to the Philippine rainforest said he interviewed an indigenous people who allegedly confirmed the deaths of some people from pythons.
In 2002, some children in South Africa said they saw their friend land in the stomach of a large African python, which then vanished into thin air. Since then, numerous messages have been circulating on the Internet, telling the same sad story, only changing the location of the event.
It was not until 2017, however, that it was clear that some giant reptiles such as Pythons and anacondas are actually capable of devouring a human. In fact, earlier this year a video went viral showing a 25-year-old boy being killed by a python in Indonesia.
When we read the different stories on the web we must also take into account the fact that these animals are not used to attacking humans, preferring to stay away from them. However, if threatened or feeling threatened, they would certainly not shy away from attacking in self-defense.
truth or joke?
It can be clearly seen in the video that is circulating these days a giant anaconda chasing a boy who tries to escape by running away quickly.
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We don’t know if the video is real or just a joke. However, it is possible that those living in South America and east of the Andes Cordillera may encounter reptiles of this species. So what to do to prevent the worst?
In any case, keep calm and try not to make any sudden movements to prevent the anaconda from feeling provoked. In addition, it is important to move away slowly in the event of a sighting, always maintaining a safe distance.
The giant anaconda is a formidable predator that inspires fear in many people, but dangerous encounters with these reptiles are extremely rare.
However, it is important to remember that this part of the world is an environment that requires caution as it is home to a variety of unique and fascinating species that require respect and caution from the people who move in dare these wild lands.