The Discovery Channel has been urged not to show footage of a man being eaten alive by a snake because it is 'animal cruelty'. New Jersey native Paul Rosolie fed himself to a 30ft green anaconda in the Amazon rainforest for a program that is due to air on December. But more than 21,000 people have signed a petition saying the stunt should not be televised because of the perceived risks to the animal, and claims that it 'reinforces the negative stereotype of snakes'. Scroll down for video Opposition: More than 21,000 people have signed a petition saying the stunt by Paul Rosolie should not be aired because of the perceived risks to the animal, and claims that it 'reinforces the negative stereotype of snakes'
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Paul Rosolie fed himself to a 30ft green anaconda in the Amazon jungle
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Footage of the New Jersey native's stunt is due to be shown on December 7
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But petition urging the station to cancel the show has 21,000 signatures
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Claims it is 'animal abuse' and enforces a 'negative stereotype of snakes'
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Insiders have said neither Rosolie or the snake was hurt during the act
'I've been fascinated by snakes my entire life, and feel this stunt is void of educational value while ruining @placeholder's credibility.