A man who attempted to be eaten alive by a snake felt immediate remorse.

Conservationist Paul Rosolie set out on a bold and contentious quest in 2014: to be eaten alive by a huge green anaconda.

An experienced traveler and nature lover, Rosolie had studied the complex ecosystem of the Amazon for years.

Seeing how quickly habitats were disappearing, he looked for a dramatic approach to draw attention to the issue.

But things did not work out as planned, and Rosolie immediately regretted his experiment.

Rosolie put on a specially manufactured carbon fiber suit that was built to endure the tremendous strain of the snake’s tight coils in order to get ready for his meeting with the anaconda.

The suit had cameras to record the experience and an integrated oxygen supply.

Rosolie approached the anaconda and provoked an assault as part of the experiment, which was shown in a Discovery Channel

The snake threw its strong coils around Rosolie’s body and squeezed him as it lunged.

Rosolie endured severe pressure and suffering throughout the event.

Although the protective garment spared significant injury, he recalled how the snake’s coils tightened around him, making it impossible to breathe.

“I’m getting coils over me,” Rosolie said during the encounter. “She’s got my arms pinned. She knows there’s nothing I can do.”

Unquestionably, the experience was horrifying, but it also brought to light these creatures’ amazing beauty and power.

Despite being contentious, Rosolie’s audacious conduct ignited a global dialogue about conservation and the value of preserving the Amazon rainforest.

His efforts to bring attention to the predicament of these amazing animals have had a lasting effect.

Even while the experiment was undoubtedly dangerous, it shows how far conservationists will go to preserve the biodiversity of the globe.

Rosolie has drawn praise and condemnation for his readiness to risk his life for a higher good.

Some have argued that such an experiment is unethical because it might injure the animal.

Rosolie and his group did, however, take measures to reduce the snake’s risk.

Despite being a daring and dangerous step, Rosolie’s experiment ignited a global dialogue about conservation and the value of preserving the Amazon rainforest.