"Reality" show of man being eaten by anaconda

[Faiaoga]

Television must be desperate for extreme nature survival shows. According to the internet Slate magazine (Nov. 1, 2014), the Discovery Channel plans to broadcast a segment showing a man being swallowed by an anaconda. Apparently, the man was in a protective suit and covered with pig blood to make him palatable to the snake. The article by Laura Bradley is "Dear Discovery Channel: A Man Getting Eaten by an Anaconda Isn't Educational". Green anaconda, green anaconda............. See www.slate.com

[hunter63]

As much as I don't really care for green anaconda's....this has gotta be the dumbest stunt I ever head of......Hope they don't hunt the snake......

[tundrabadger]

Television must be desperate for extreme nature survival shows. According to the internet Slate magazine (Nov. 1, 2014), the Discovery Channel plans to broadcast a segment showing a man being swallowed by an anaconda. Apparently, the man was in a protective suit and covered with pig blood to make him palatable to the snake. The article by Laura Bradley is "Dear Discovery Channel: A Man Getting Eaten by an Anaconda Isn't Educational". Green anaconda, green anaconda............. See www.slate.com

Did they say why?

[Tokwan]

I heard, once the snake swallowed him, they will cut the snake open...and retrieve him...don't know if its true...

[Faiaoga]

I heard, once the snake swallowed him, they will cut the snake open...and retrieve him...don't know if its true...

I think the man was extracted without killing the snake. Supposedly, the show will be broadcast on Dec. 7, 2014. Please search for the original article to get more details. It is not a show I want to watch.

[Adventure Wolf]

That's just a stupid idea for a show.

[Rick]

I read they plan on making the snake regurgitate the man. I don't know if that's possible or not. Supposedly he is wearing a snake proof suit. One thing is for sure. It's bound to get good viewing just to see what all the hub bub is about. It airs Dec. 7 at 9/8Central on Discovery Channel....Titled: Eaten Alive. The Belly of the Beast.

[crashdive123]

I wonder if it will be our infamous Blade inside the suit?

[Rick]

Only if it's a green anaconda. He does have a reputation to uphold.

[finallyME]

I have heard about this but have many questions about it. I have a ball python for a pet. When I put a rat in the cage, it grabs it with it's mouth and then wraps around it. It doesn't start swallowing it until it feels the heart stop beating. It is my understanding that is the way all constrictors do it...squeeze, feel for a pulse, and then eat when there is no pulse. I sure hope his suit can protect against suffocation by squeezing.

[hunter63]

I wonder if it will be our infamous Blade inside the suit?

Bhohahahaha......I was thinking the same thing........watch your tires.

[Faiaoga]

The same Slate magazine site has an article by Jackson Landers that claims anaconda have already invaded and become established in the Everglades.

[tundrabadger]

The same Slate magazine site has an article by Jackson Landers that claims anaconda have already invaded and become established in the Everglades.

That does sound like a thing....I know Florida has a problem with things like Burmese Pythons being released in to the wild and establishing themselves. the everglades being a *really fantastic* environment for reptiles.

[hunter63]

That does sound like a thing....I know Florida has a problem with things like Burmese Pythons being released in to the wild and establishing themselves. the everglades being a *really fantastic* environment for reptiles.

Yeah I would guess.....in most areas snakes actually have to "hunt" a meal....these are being fed on a diet of Dumas......
Almost like a "Hold my beer and what THIS"

[Rick]

What's next? Getting swallowed by a whale. Oh, wait. That's been done.

Just another day in the wilderness for this little guy:

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/weirdest-newt

[tundrabadger]

Yeah I would guess.....in most areas snakes actually have to "hunt" a meal....these are being fed on a diet of Dumas......

rich in protein and other essential nutrients.

[Lamewolf]

I wonder if it will be our infamous Blade inside the suit?

Or Bear Grylls ?

[hunter63]

rich in protein and other essential nutrients.

.....but taste like ship........

[tundrabadger]

.....but taste like ship........

hey, who knows how they taste to snakes.

[Desert Rat!]

As much as I don't really care for green anaconda's....this has gotta be the dumbest stunt I ever head of......Hope they don't hunt the snake......

yeah ,but remember the guy in the bear proof suit from a few years back! hay I'll bet they are brothers.