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Tagging anacondas in Venezuela

I've always been a huge fan of anacondas. They're probably my favorite captives. Getting to interact with them in their natural habitat seems like it'd be an awesome experience. I envy your having been able to do just that. The majority of my own anacondas (mostly yellows) have been very calm, so I've never had the pleasure of wrestling with an agitated giant.
 
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I've always been a huge fan of anacondas. They're probably my favorite captives. Getting to interact with them in their natural habitat seems like it'd be an awesome experience. I envy your having been able to do just that. The majority of my own anacondas (mostly yellows) have been very calm, so I've never had the pleasure of wrestling with an agitated giant.
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Thanks...I've been very fortunate; a former co-worker now runs trips to the area where I worked; I believe they still do some tagging, not sure of costs and all but I can put you in touch if you ever want to look into it, Best, Frank
 
Looks like a fantastic trip!

Wa-a-ay back in 1994 I went on a small safari-style trip to the Llanos area of Venezuela (in the dry season). Our guide was very good at finding and getting us close to wildlife, including Giant Anteater, Capybara, Pink River Dolphins, Pirrhana etc.

One day he leapt into the river and pulled out an Anaconda for us all to see. Once everyone had looked at it, he asked (flippantly) whether any of us wanted to hold it... and was more than a bit astonished when I stepped forward.

So, here is my (very old) photo of my Llanos Anaconda encounter, with a couple of rather anxious-looking observers (guide to the left of pic). It was an amazing trip, and much recommended to anyone considering it.
 

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Hi Helen,

Thanks very much; All my work was in the dry season as well; only time they are concentrated and easily found. A friend working in Guyana sees many, but no way to get near them in the rivers, Best, Frank
 
Yes, to anyone considering a trip - the dry season is the time to find aquatic wildlife, as the rivers dry up into pools where animals are stuck until the rivers go into flood again.

We got to actually swim with pink dolphins in such a pool - until we were scared out of the water because we realised we were kicking caimans swimming under us..... :eek:
 
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Yes, to anyone considering a trip - the dry season is the time to find aquatic wildlife, as the rivers dry up into pools where animals are stuck until the rivers go into flood again.

We got to actually swim with pink dolphins in such a pool - until we were scared out of the water because we realised we were kicking caimans swimming under us..... :eek:
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Yes, it's an amazing time; the cattle ranches manipulate water levels, and electric eels, caiman follow the sound of rushing water and cash in on the fish that are carried into the cattle ponds when river gates are lifted; birding is beyond belief...I'm starting to daydream! Best, Frank
 
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