World’s largest Snake: Finding & Caring for a Giant Reticulated Python (Bronx Zoo)

[bronxzoofrank]

Hello,

I did not twist any words as far as I can see, sorry if you see it that way; and, as I lack detailed information, I'm obviously not going to speculate as to what a deceased colleague had in mind when he spoke, the veracity of what he said, the relative value of his or others achievements, your expertise as a snake-measurer, or the value of your opinions on "snake experts". And I cannot comment on a video that I did not see (as an attorney, formerly practicing in Manhattan, I'm actually afraid to say anything about anyone!...sorry, just an instinct, based on the nature of life here in litigation-happy NYC).

I'll not be able to go through my notes, or to stop by the zoo and check files there, anytime soon. But further info may be on the way, although it will take time. While poking around some old stored material at the AM Mus of Natural History last year, I and a friend came across an interesting anaconda vertebrae. My friend is actively involved in related research, and may look into the size of the bone, it's origin, and what it may indicate, if anything, re the size of the snake. In the course of doing so he may investigate other large snakes as well. Grant availability will determine how all will go, but I'll keep abreast of any developments.

Best, Frank