Anaconda: Queen of the Serpents
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Razor Sharp Teeth
The open mouth of a male anaconda. They have more than 100 backward facing razor sharp teeth.
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Giant Snake
An anaconda in the Llanos of Venezuela. The anacondas of the area are very similar genetically, which causes concern for scientist. The population does not have the diversity to cope with sudden threats like a change in weather.
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Meal Time
Anacondas will feed on caimans in the Llanos.
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Fun With Snakes
Herpetologist, Dr. Jesus Rivas, and his wife Sarah Corey, a biological conservationist, show an anaconda to children.
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Serpent Search
Victor Delgado, a resident of Hato el Cedral, and Artahona with an anaconda. Victor often accompanies herpetologist, Dr. Jesus Rivas when looking for anacondas.
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Wrapped in a Snake
Herpetologist, Dr. Jesus Rivas, and his wife Sarah Corey, a biological conservationist, holding an anaconda.
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Anaconda Food
Anacondas will feed on caimans in the Llanos.
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Massive Anaconda
T.C. Chantler (soundman), Wilda A. Rokos (director), Victor (local), Ed George (cameraman), Miguel (local), Antonios Casado (PM), Jesus Rivas and Sarah Corey holding an anaconda.
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Giant Rodent
Capybara, the world's largest rodent is food for the anacondas.
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Snake Study
Sarah Corey, a biological conservationist, and her husband Herpetologist, Dr. Jesus Rivas "processing" an anaconda.
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Coiled Up
Anaconda sunning on a tree. Their body temperatures are determined by outside sources, such as the heat of the sun, and can be regulated only by basking or seeking shade.
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Snakes Mating
A mating ball of anacondas. Courting may last three, four, or even six weeks. They don’t eat during the courting.
