#anaconda

[leafpattern]

Anaconda de aproximadamente 6 metros de largo por avistada en el departamento del Vaupés, Colombia.

#jungle #junglewave #greenery #green aesthetic #colombia #green #water aesthetics #vaupes #snake #anaconda

[ancientorigins]

In the depths of prehistoric Colombia, an enormous snake once ruled the land and waters alike. Titanoboa was a monstruous serpent which even today strikes fear into the hearts of modern-day adventurers.

A titan amongst snakes, fossil records from Colombia have revealed its immense size, estimated at up to 49 feet (15 meters!). Roaming the Earth during the Paleocene epoch about 60 million years ago, its remains have only been uncovered in Colombia. Through meticulous study and scientific ingenuity, scientists reconstructed a life-size model of Titanoboa which brought the ancient monster to life.

#snakes #paleontology #extinct #monster #giant #prehistoric #Colombia #fossils #serpent #South America #anaconda #boa #reptiles

[markscherz]

I'm sorry... snake paper? Are things heating up in the snake researcher fandom?

16 February 2024: A team of researchers (including a generally well-respected anaconda expert) found minimal and partly contradictory genetic differences in green anacondas over an enormous area, summarily dismissed all previous work on the taxonomy of green anacondas, and gave the mitochondrial lineage concerned a new name, along the way making some huge fumbles that show plainly that they have no idea how taxonomy works or what certain technical terms mean. They published the work in a journal from a suspect publishing house that is known to rush, skip, or ignore peer review as and when it suits them. And apparently there was some suspicious funding involved, though I don’t know much about that. They made a media storm with ‘a new anaconda!’ but within minutes there were people raising huge red flags about the paper, for the reasons enumerated above and others.

The response from ‘the community’ has been swift and harsh, but mostly fair, in my view. The discussion on ResearchGate reflects this pretty well. There are some bad takes about keeping ‘wokism’ out of science; I would argue that it remains critical to incorporate native peoples, knowledge, and languages into taxonomic work—just not the way this was done, in flagrant and intentional conflict with the established methods and protocols. There are also responses in the discussion by the lead author that show that he is evidently impervious to all of this criticism, and stands by the belief that the work and taxonomic reasoning is sound.

19 March 2024: two papers were published simultaneously in Bionomia, that both enumerate and rebut the problems of the original paper. And I know there are more on the way, though I don’t know if they are all going to be completed now that two responses have already been published.

The one thing I would weigh in on from my perspective is that it is the *taxonomy*, and not necessarily the evidence presented in the paper, that is the biggest problem. Species are described based on mitochondrial data alone all the time. Some of the results are quite interesting. But the taxonomy of the paper is a mess, full of contradictions, cherry-picking, and terminological errors. In the hands of competent taxonomists, the work might have been much more difficult to dispute. But also, no competent taxonomist would have assigned a new name to this lineage; there are too many existing names that would have priority, if it is worth recognising.

Undoing public perception of there being a new anaconda species will take years, if it can ever really be achieved. Always easier for media stories to go around than corrections.

TL;DR big snake paper made big mistakes, and within a month was dismissed. It has probably done lasting damage to perception of anaconda diversity.

#anaconda #snake #snake paper #Rivas et al. 2024 #taxonomy #answers by Mark #jadeitepandaproductions

[herpsandbirds]

(Southern) Green Anaconda (Eunectus murinus) baby, family Boidae, found over much of the northern 2/3 of South America

The photographer commented that this individual was ENORMOUS!

photograph by Vincent Prémel

#anaconda #boidae #snake #eunectes #reptile #herpetology #animals #nature #south america

[fuckyeahgoodomens]

We all know who it is ❤ 🐍😊 (video)

#good omens #ish #snakes #crowley #anaconda

[6cunning6linguist6]

Vanniall

#transisbeautiful #vanniall #beauty of the bulge #anaconda #truly scrumptious

[itsexclusive]

"The huge anaconda measures 26ft-long, weighs 440lbs and its head is the same size as a human's. The Northern Green Anaconda was found by TV wildlife presenter, Professor Freek Vonk.Until now, only one species of Green Anaconda has been recognised in the Amazon. Researchers have given the new species the Latin name Eunectes akayima, which means the Northern Green Anaconda. This incredible footage shows Professor Vonk swimming next to the giant anaconda

#damn nature you scary #anaconda

[kayandp]

Working on a new series for a gallery show I'll be part of in May!

#Drawing #Anaconda #Green anaconda #Art #color pencil #Marker

[otterloreart]

hognose snake plushie

anaconda snake plushie

#my art #3D model #stuffed animals #hognose snake #anaconda #reptiblr

[unteriors]

Monroe Street, Anaconda, Montana.

#Anaconda #Montana

[nemfrog]

"The anaconda. This characteristic pose suggests its great strength." World Book. Vol. 1. 1923.

Internet Archive

#snake #snakes #zoology #animals #anaconda #processed image #encyclopedia illustration #blue #nemfrog #1923 #1920s

[exocynraku]

allknowing, (queen) anaconda, anemone

#allknowing #queen anaconda #anaconda #anemone #wings of fire #wof #wof designs #ray wof designs

[fanofspooky]

Anaconda behind the scenes 1997

#horror #horror movies #horror movie #movie #movies #behind the scenes #movie behind the scenes #horror behind the scenes #anaconda #anaconda movie #anaconda 1997 #1997 #90s #90s horror #90s horror movies #90s horror movie #90s movies #90s movie

[herpsandbirds]

Hello! Since March 8th is International Women’s Day, I was wondering if you might share with us some females from various species? (Since the more vibrant males tend to get the spotlight lol)

International Women’s Day!!!

Yes yes yes! With many animals, the females are more impressively large or more colorful than the males. Let's have a look at some impressive and amazing females...

(Southern) Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus), female, family Boidae, Ecuador

With many snakes, the females get to be much larger than the males. Female Anacondas grow to be the heaviest snakes in the world, as up to 97.5 kg (214 lb 15 oz).

Though reports have claimed that Green Anacondas can grow up to over 30 ft long, the longest ever ACTUALLY measured was about 19 ft. long.

photograph by Alejandro Arteaga Advance Wildlife Education

Brahminy Blindsnake aka Flowerpot Snake (Indotyphlops braminus), family Typhlopidae, found in tropical and subtropical areas around the world

This snake is native to somewhere along the Indian Ocean, possibly somewhere in SE Asia or coastal Africa.

The fossorial (burrowing) snake feeds mainly on the larvae, pupae, and eggs of ants and termites.

All known specimens of this snake have been female. They reproduce through parthenogenesis (asexually).

photograph via: UGA Coastal Ecology Lab

Red Phalarope (Phalaropus fulicarius), female, family Scolopacidae, order Charadriiformes, near Barrow, Alaska, USA

Female Phalaropes are larger and more colorful than the males. They court the males and defend the nest site. The males incubate the eggs, and raise the chicks.

photograph by Mark A. Chappell

Sonoran Spotted Whiptail (Aspidoscelis sonorae), females, family Teiidae, Arizona

This is another all female parthenogentic species.

There are other closely relates species, other whiptails and racerunners, that are also all female populations. Some of them are completely parthenogenic, and some combine parthenogenesis with sexual input from closely related species or populations nearby.

photograph by Tom Brennan

photograph by Forrest Fanning

photograph by Giuseppe Mazza

Asian Yellow-spotted Climbing Toad (Rentapia hosii), females, family Bufonidae, found in SE Asia

The females of this species are large, gorgeous, ornate frogs, while the males are much smaller and much less colorful.

#frog #toad #amphibian #snake #anaconda #reptile #phalarope #bird #animals #nature #whiptail #lizard #blind snake #international women's day

[squishysoftmonsters]

Triggers : Sexual Content/Themes [Mature +18 Minors /AgelessDNI]

💚Imagine catching a snake in a huge net within the dark rainforest. An anaconda of massive size stares into your eyes,as you approach the net. His tongue flitters against your hand as you stroke his snout and rub his neck. Expecting an attack,the anaconda doesn't. He stays calm,staring,his heavy breathing the only sound between you both.

Apparently,he was larger and stronger than you. A fragile human who could easily be crushed and eaten like a mouse or any small animal for the matter. Your physique would make a good chase for the snake,but it would be tiresome to drag 44 feet of muscle just to catch you.

You : I can't wait to report you to the team. The biggest anaconda to live. And not to mention,black with yellow rings and white speckles!

He eyed your figure up and down as you jubiliantly spoke,listening to the excited pumping of your heart.

You : Aren't you excited? You'll be famous!

You watched the anaconda get comfortable by stretching his lengthy form,net still upon him.

You : Are'nt you happy? Don't be sad. The team will just take your picture!

You kissed the snake's snout which was cold of course,and his response? Heavy breathing. Consoling the predator,you got in the net with him.

You : See,Now I can be with you.

You tried to call your team to tell them come to get you and the snake,but the phone had no signal. It was a rainforest,so it'd be normal for a phone or equipment not to respond. To worsen things,a downpour began. Luckily these were waterproof,but you and the snake however were not.

You : Great..Now my clothes are wet and there's nowhere to put them.

You groaned and lied against the snake's face,eventually falling asleep. The next morning you awoke with a yawn,clothes clinging to your form,and messy damp hair

Snake : Did you sleep well?

The snake's voice was clear,opposed to yesterday,which was only breathing.

You : Did you talk?

Snake : I did,love.

You : Ok..this is freaky.

Snake : You're not hallucinating. Look.

You giggled as his tongue tickled your face.

Snake : Your smell is delectible.

You were curious.

You : Of what?

Snake : Your soft,tender skin

You : I took a bath in advance before I came out here. So I guess the rainwater washed off the bug repellent.

Snake : I suppose.

You : It's useless keeping you in a net..No one will come and get me at this point.

While out of the net,you retrieved your hunting knife,to free the serpent,doing so.

Snake : This is a big discovery..are you sure?

You : Yes.

You freed the snake,and he yawned,proceeding to tickle your breasts as you removed your clothing.

You : Naughty snake..bad snake.

The snake giggled at your scolding,as he grew to like your kindness and lack of fear towards him.

Snake : Are you hungry?

The snake heard your stomach.

You : I think I got some food in my bag.

You bent over to retrieve food,and he tickled your nuggies with his flicking tongue

You : Stop you naughty snake!

Snake : Your form intrigues me. I like it very much.

You got a foot long hero in your bag,and decided to share it with the snake. After eating and drinking water,you stood upright

Snake : I love your form,and it's parts. Allow me to lick them.

It seemed the snake took delight in playing with your parts. You grew tired of telling him how naughty and bad he was,so you submitted to him,laying on the rainforest floor,allowing him to mess with every bit of you,tasting sniffing and licking. The snake loved your laughter,and how your face lit up whenever he'd tickle you or sniff you.💚

💚There will be another part added! Stay tuned. I researched transitions by surgical means before anything,and hope I got it right💚

#squishylovers #monster fucker #smut imagine #anaconda #trans #mtf trans #monster smut #monsterfucker #size difference

[forestflightsart]

Queen Anaconda Headcanon

Really happy how this design turned out! Lately i’ve been very intrigued about the tribes during darkstalker’s era, one of which is ancient rainwings and how their tribe used to be. I feel she would look more brown if anything compared to others in the fandom interpreting her as green, plus i’ve imagined this design for awhile now and wanted to get to it!

I would appreciate if for whatever reason, you wanted to draw fanart of my interpretation, please credit me as the designer! I’m not okay with reuploads of my headcanon.

#aaaaaaaaaa #base fill #fan design #wof #wings of fire #rainwing #queen anaconda #anaconda #dragon #dragon design #legends darkstalker #headcanon #forestflightsart