Can an Anaconda swallow a fully-grown human being?

Anacondas, found in the rain forest of Amazon and Caribbean islands, have been a very intriguing animal. Due to their gigantic size and the ability to kill its prey, this snake attracts the attention of human beings always especially, the kids.

What is the size of a Green Anaconda?

Many of us can’t believe that a snake can grow up to 30 feet. Yes, the green anacondas can grow to that length. However, usually, an average anaconda is 18-22 feet long; however, the yellow ones are much smaller, and they typically grow between 11 to 15 feet. Some people also keep Anaconda as pets.

Do Anaconda oversize a Human being?

Nevertheless, a full-grown anaconda is much bigger than the average human being. So, can an anaconda swallow a fully-grown person? Well, there have been many reports that anacondas consumed human beings; however, they have not been verified.

What does a Green Anaconda eat?

Let’s have a look at the food of anacondas. They usually eat large rodents, capybaras, deer, turtles, fish, wild boar, sheep, etc.

Crocodile vs Anaconda fight- who will win?

There are times when anacondas have gulp down crocodiles so that a giant anaconda can devour a human being.

Can an anaconda swallow a full-grown human?

Usually, anacondas don’t attack human beings for food,and they stay away from human beings; however, it usually gobbles an animal bigger than an average human like white-tailed deer. If we attack an anaconda, then it retaliates vigorously, and so, we can assume that an anaconda can swallow a human as well.

Anaconda swallowing a human being
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The above photo seems Photoshopped, we will not 100% sure of authenticity of above photo.

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Wildlife researcher Paul Rosolie once wanted to experiment if an anaconda can eat a human being. He featured on the program “Eaten Alive” in the renowned TV channel Discovery that was aired in December 2014. Paul Rosolie was supposed to be swallowed by a green anaconda.

He put on a body armor doused with pig’s blood to attract the anaconda. The armor was designed to combat constriction and digestion so that he can remain alive inside the stomach of the anaconda. 

They thought the snake would swallow him but would disgorge him after some time. However, things didn’t turn out the way they wanted. The snake didn’t show any interest in eating Rosolie. So, he approached the snake, but it was still not interested in eating him and tried to flee, realizing a danger.

Then he tried to annoy the snake, and finally, it attacked Rosolie. He wasn’t prepared for a sudden attack.The snake started constricting Rosolie as if it would break his arms; he got worried and screamed out of pain and fear. The crew present there had to fight hard to rescue Rosolie and get him released from the giant serpent.

Anacondas are usually indifferent towards a full-grown human being. There has not been any tangible evidence that an anaconda attacked a human as of now. However, we should not take this fact for granted as animals are after all animals.

When the predatory animals are hungry, they can attack any other animals to meet its demand for food. Anacondas usually don’t come towards the habitat of a human being, but if you go into their territory, you should be careful. The above incident was showed anaconda could kill a human being as well if we provoke him.

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