Paul Rosolie's Near-Fatal Anaconda Encounters: From TV Stunt to Conservation Setback

• Wildlife conservationist Paul Rosolie, known for his controversial 'Eaten Alive' TV stunt, revisited his dangerous encounters with anacondas.
• During the Discovery Channel show, Rosolie, wearing a protective suit, allowed a green anaconda to constrict him, stopping when his bones began to flex.
• He recounted a prior near-fatal incident where a 12-foot anaconda coiled around him, nearly crushing him before friends intervened.
• Rosolie learned safe snake handling from Steve Irwin but a misjudgment nearly cost him his life, highlighting the immense power of anacondas.
• Despite the controversy damaging his career, Rosolie continues his environmental advocacy, using his experiences as cautionary tales for wildlife protection.