How does it feel to be 'eaten alive' by anaconda?

A WILDLIFE filmmaker who claims he will be EATEN ALIVE by an anaconda has been blasted for fears the stunt will kill the animal.

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Paul Rosolie will star in a show called Eaten Alive

Paul Rosolie, 30, will enter the belly of a gigantic snake in order to test out a custom-made "snake-proof suit" for a controversial new TV stunt, according to a promotional page for the programme.
However, while exact details surrounding the daring stunt are yet to be revealed, the show has already been slammed by furious animal rights organisation PETA.
A spokesman said: "Not only does this publicity stunt sound far-fetched, it would also be lethal for the snake.
"Shame on this pseudo "wildlife expert" for tormenting and likely killing an animal for a thrill, and shame on the Discovery Channel for giving him the incentive to do it!
"Whatever the filmmaker has planned, the snake will likely pay the ultimate price, as animals usually do when they're used for entertainment."
The upcoming programme, due to air on December 7, has also received mixed responses on Twitter from inquisitive users.

If u know me - I would never hurt a living thing

Paul Rosolie

In reply to a post from Rosolie advertising the upcoming programme, one Twitter user under the handle @ChrisLikesDinos said that "being eaten by a snake may be one of the craziest things ever. But also fairly cool. I'm gonna watch".
While others were not so enthused by the idea, with @nicko_316 branding it "totally unnecessary" and @VeganSithLord calling it a "disgusting display of animal cruelty".
But Rosolie has already snapped back at any criticisms, and posted a reassuring message on Twitter.
He said: "If u know me - I would never hurt a living thing. But you'll have to watch #EatenAlive to find out how it goes down!"
He has also since posted a message on his official website, in a bid to try and calm down the brewing concerns that have boiled over.
"In the days leading up to Eaten Alive on Discovery Channel, I understand that many people have questions," he said.
"All I can tell you now is that all my work is based around the fact that wildlife and ecosystems today, across the globe, are at a critical moment.
"No group of animals so much so as apex predators.
"For those worried about animal cruelty, I invite you to research my work — read my book."
Discovery has since announced that the show has already been filmed and that the snake did in fact survive the stunt, according to several media outlets.

Rosolie, from New York City, US, describes himself as a naturalist, author, filmmaker and an explorer.
He has worked across conservation projects in tropical ecosystems around the world - covering locations such as India, Indonesia, Brazil and Peru.
But the majority of his work has seen him specialising in covering wildlife and the environment of the Amazon.
His first book about life in the deepest depths of the Amazon, titled 'Mother of God', received praise from environmental agencies and was described as "gripping" by famous adventurer Bear Grylls.
His film 'An Unseen World' also won an award at the International Forests Short Film Festival for its portrayal of the biodiversity in the Amazon rainforest.
If his latest project with the Discovery Channel is to be believed, then Rosolie could soon be getting up close and personal with one of the world's longest snakes.
The name anaconda applies to a group of snakes, the most common being the green anaconda which can grow up to an average length of 20ft, or even a top measurement of 29ft.
But there is also a giant anaconda which can reach shocking lengths of 167ft.
A representative from Discovery Channel, who will air the stunt on a show called Eaten Alive, was contacted for comment