This was one of a few pieces that I did for a portfolio that didn't pan out. However, I still love the piece. Back in 2006 I wrote:

For the Serpentines Portfolio
Species: Green Anaconda Culture: Piracy

Ye have no fear of pirates, says you… a change is in the wind, says I.

Bluetongue the pirate, captain of the Kraken, is one of the most feared pirates still at large. Being a green anaconda, his size is one of his greatest assets, as is his incredible grip. His greed for gold, however, has lead many to believe that he has a little dragon blood in him… which may also explain why he is large even for his species, and the odd color of his tongue. Being cold blooded literally, he is also cold hearted. One of the reasons why he is so feared is that Bluetongue leaves no prisoners… and no traces of them in his wake. His signature, if you will, is to leave a plundered ship completely devoid of crew, save for a few mere spatters of blood. His only trusted ally is his first mate Bones, the scurvy dog. They say that Bones and Bluetongue get along so well, because Bones can make up for the sense of humor that Bluetongue lacks.

I’d think again about caution regarding pirates if I were ye.