Yellow Anaconda Fact Sheet
Common Name: Yellow Anaconda
Scientific Name: Eunectes notaeus
Wild Status: Unknown
Habitat: Rivers, marshes, swamps, streams
Country: Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia
Shelter: Water, trees, burrows
Life Span: 20 years
Size: 10ft
Details:
Although the word Anaconda strikes fear in many hearts, the Yellow variant is smaller and less powerful than the Green Anaconda, which can exceed 15ft in length. Found in bodies of water and flooded areas, this large snake can swim with ease and stealth in order to strike at unsuspecting prey. Its targets include fish and birds, as well as large mammals such as pigs and big cats. It is known to bite humans more than other species, although this varies by individual and level of taming. Their solid black eyes and tongues are incredibly intimidating to humans, who would do well to give these wild animals space. Although not common, full grown Yellow Anacondas are capable of taking down and eating humans. Even so, they are not unheard of in the pet trade, although much less common than similarly large snakes such as pythons or other boas.
Cool Facts: • Have been known to take down prey many times its size. If it is able to digest large prey, it may not need to eat again for many months, possibly even a year. • One of the largest species of snake. • Like most large snakes, it is non-venomous and relies on constriction. • Excellent swimmers that can drag prey underwater. • Unlike most other snakes, yellow anacondas give live birth. • Is a type of boa. • Iridescent in the sunlight, meaning light refracts off its skin in multiple colors. • Illegal in some places due to fear of invasion similar to the burmese python.
Taxonomic Breakdown:
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Suborder: Serpentes Family: Boidae Genus: Eunectes Species: E. notaeus
Conservation & Helping:
There is currently not enough data showing if Yellow Anacondas are affected by climate change, human intervention, or pollution.
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