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An unusual video filmed in the Bukhara region is actively circulating on social media in Uzbekistan. The footage shows a giant snake being pulled out of a canal. The man behind the camera calls it an anaconda, although such species of snakes are not found in Uzbekistan. This incident has sparked heated discussions and curiosity among social media users. Many are wondering where such a large snake could have come from and how it ended up in the water.
What is known about the snake?
The snake in the video is indeed impressive in size. The man standing nearby claims it is an anaconda – one of the largest snakes on the planet, native to South America. However, specialists immediately questioned this assumption, as anacondas are not found in the wild in Uzbekistan. It is most likely another type of large snake, more typical of the local fauna.
Several hypotheses have emerged on social media about how this snake could have ended up in the canal. Here are a few of them:
- Exotic pet: One of the most popular theories is that the snake was an exotic pet that was released into the wild. There is a market for exotic animals in Uzbekistan, and it’s possible that someone acquired a large snake but was unable to care for it. As a result, the owner might have released the reptile into nature, unaware of the potential consequences.
- Escape from a private zoo: In recent years, the number of private zoos and wildlife collectors in Uzbekistan has increased. The snake might have escaped from one of these places, which would explain its presence in an unusual environment.
- Imported snake: Another hypothesis is that the snake arrived in Uzbekistan accidentally, perhaps with a shipment of goods or materials from another country. It is not uncommon for animals to cross borders with shipments, and the snake might have ended up in the wild as a result of transportation.
- Local snake: Specialists also suggest that this could simply be a large specimen of one of the local snake species. In this case, the man in the video may have mistakenly called it an anaconda due to its impressive size.
At present, there have been no official comments from zoologists, but many users are awaiting clarification on what species of snake was found. It is possible that biologists or zoologists from local universities will soon provide more accurate information to clear up any doubts.
The text has been translated by AI. For more accurate information, please refer to the Russian version of the article
