I’ve seen an anaconda break a wild boar in half. I’ve seen an anaconda constrict a black caiman, which is a crocodile; they grow up to 15 feet. Anacondas eat animals much bigger than humans.

The really dangerous, powerful thing about the anaconda isn't the bite but the squeeze. I have been bitten a few times, but they don't bite to hurt. They bite to hold.

Wild Wonders. How to Survive an Anaconda Attack. Posted: August 7, 2024 | Last updated: July 11, 2025. Hearing someone scream “snake!” can cause people to panic.

The giant snakeskin found in Westbrook earlier this month has been identified as belonging to an anaconda. Skip to content. NOWCAST NewsCenter 5 EyeOpener.