Very Large Anaconda - Page 2

StudentoReptile · 04-25-13, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Pirarucu

Easy. Use a string, put it along the animal's length, then just measure the string. You might be off by a couple inches but..

Again, easier said than done with a large snake that is writhing/twisting in the grasp of 10 men while another person is trying to keep the string in place. You would have to keep the string on the same plane the entire length of the snake (Ex: the spine) for the most accurate measurement, or you will definitely be off by more than a "couple inches."

I've tried doing this very thing with an 8-ft BCI, and its difficult. I had 2 other people helping me. Your use of the word "easy" for the task of measuring a snake 20+ ft long is subjective. I'm not saying its impossible, though.

smy_749 · 04-25-13, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by StudentoReptile

Again, easier said than done with a large snake that is writhing/twisting in the grasp of 10 men while another person is trying to keep the string in place. You would have to keep the string on the same plane the entire length of the snake (Ex: the spine) for the most accurate measurement, or you will definitely be off by more than a "couple inches."

I've tried doing this very thing with an 8-ft BCI, and its difficult. I had 2 other people helping me. Your use of the word "easy" for the task of measuring a snake 20+ ft long is subjective. I'm not saying its impossible, though.

Why not tape it down as you move along the spine?

StudentoReptile · 04-25-13, 07:50 PM

Now you're talking...

Let's find a giant snake to break the record!

Pirarucu · 04-25-13, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by StudentoReptile

Again, easier said than done with a large snake that is writhing/twisting in the grasp of 10 men while another person is trying to keep the string in place. You would have to keep the string on the same plane the entire length of the snake (Ex: the spine) for the most accurate measurement, or you will definitely be off by more than a "couple inches."

I've tried doing this very thing with an 8-ft BCI, and its difficult. I had 2 other people helping me. Your use of the word "easy" for the task of measuring a snake 20+ ft long is subjective. I'm not saying its impossible, though.

Well, I ought to have said "easier than stretching the snake out". I do agree it is not easy.

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Originally Posted by smy_749

Why not tape it down as you move along the spine?

I like that idea...

smy_749 · 04-25-13, 07:58 PM

Ok so we have 3 people ready to leave for the giant snake hunt. All we need is duct tape and a goat. Anyone else want to come?

Pirarucu · 04-25-13, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by smy_749

Ok so we have 3 people ready to leave for the giant snake hunt. All we need is duct tape and a goat. Anyone else want to come?

A giant 'conda doesn't want to be fed, he wants to hunt...

smy_749 · 04-25-13, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Pirarucu

A giant 'conda doesn't want to be fed, he wants to hunt...

I was HOPING someone would say that hahahaah touche.

moshirimon · 04-25-13, 08:24 PM

I'm sure a wild conda would love a free meal danging in front of his face... Especially if he hasn't eaten in a few months

Still not the best 'Conda Catchin' technique though lol

smy_749 · 04-25-13, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by moshirimon

I'm sure a wild conda would love a free meal danging in front of his face... Especially if he hasn't eaten in a few months

Still not the best 'Conda Catchin' technique though lol

Well if you have a better idea, then I guess you will just have to come along and we can see whose idea is better. Loser gets fed to the winners snake.

We could always just along the bottom and hope we find a docile one.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4L_S5Os_BT...00818_0056.jpg