Snake Eats Man?

Recently, Discovery Channel aired a program called “Eaten Alive”.  There was a lot of hype surrounding the show because Paul Rosolie, a naturalist, hoped to find a 25 foot anaconda that would swallow him.  They could not find one so they decided to use a 20 foot snake they captured and bred in captivity.  Then, Paul came out with a custom made protective suit and managed to get the anaconda to wrap around him.  Eventually the snake decided to go for his head and try to eat him.  When the snake had him around half swallowed, Paul decided to call it off because he started to feel his arm break.  This program has caused lots of controversy with animal rights organizations.

The controversy has mainly been about attempting this stunt because it may have harmed the animal.  If, Paul had truly been eaten they would have had to kill the anaconda to rescue him.  Paul and his supporters said that it was to raise awareness for the amazing Amazon rain forests.  Personally, I think this stunt should not have been attempted.  The potential harm was not worth getting a message across and raising awareness.  He could have seriously hurt the snake or even killed it to help him escape.  I still have one question, though.  If he wanted to raise awareness, why did he do something that was potentially damaging?

~Luke