The Green Anaconda called Annie, who makes her home at the Montecasino Birds Garden in Johannesburg, is the world’s oldest anaconda. It is usually dark green in color, with green, brown and yellowish spots, although coloring and size depends on the species.Īnacondas generally live 10 to 12 years in the wild, but they can live more than 30 years when kept in captivity. The Green Anaconda is the most interesting to most people, because it is the heaviest, and one of the longest, snakes in the world.
Yellow anaconda (also known as Paraguayan anaconda).Beni anaconda (also known as Bolivian anaconda).Let’s dive right in and look at 10 more fascinating facts about anaconda snakes.įact 1: There Are Four Recognized Species Of AnacondaĪnacondas belong to the genus Eunectes. The Greek name for this snake is Eunectes Murinus, which means ‘good swimmer.’ Their movement in the water sounds impressive to us at home, but is incredibly frightening if you’re prey, and trying to get away. They are large and cumbersome on land, but are known for their excellent swimming abilities. These snakes are found in tropical South America and are one of the largest snakes in the world. Known as the water boa, the anaconda is an apex predator. 2 Facts About Anacondas: Final Thoughts.1.10 Fact 10: Females May Eat Males After Mating.1.9 Fact 9: Anacondas Reach Sexual Maturity At 3 To 4 Years.1.8 Fact 8: Anacondas Swallow Their Prey Whole.1.7 Fact 7: Anacondas Are Calm Pets But They Can Turn Aggressive.1.6 Fact 6: Anacondas Require A Pool In Their Enclosure.1.5 Fact 5: Anaconda Enclosures Require A Floor Drain.
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