anacondas

Description about anacondas. anacondas  are stocky, muscular snakes that are thicker than other boas. They have thick necks and narrow but large heads. All anacondas  have nostrils and eyes on the tops of their heads, which allow them to see above the water while remaining mostly submerged.

diet. It grabs its victim and pulls it underwater, drowning the prey. They typically feed on large rodents, tapirs, capybaras, deer, peccaries, fish, turtles, birds, sheep, dogs and aquatic reptiles.

young.  Baby snakes are  about 2 feet long when they are  born and are almost immediately able to swim and hunt.

habitat. of the Anacondas. The most common habitats for these reptiles are rivers meandering through tropical rainforest. They are native to streams, rivers, river basins, wetlands, marshes, and swamps.

Interesting fact about anacondas. The Green Anaconda is by far the heaviest snake in the world. This species name is Eunectes murinus. They can reach an amazing length of 29 feet (8.8 meters) or more which is slightly less than the longest snake in the world; the reticulated python. They can weigh as much as 550 lbs (227 kgs).

 

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