Anaconda

Anaconda
(Genus: Eunectes)

Located

The Anaconda is found mostly in the Amazon River
Basin, but it is also located in other parts of South
America. It is can be found as far south as Argentina.


Diet

Anacondas' diets consist of rodents, fish, birds, caiman,
turtles and even larger mammals if the snake is large
enough. Anacondas have a slow-acting digestive system
and it can take several weeks or longer for the Anaconda
to digest its meal.

Habitat

Anacondas live near the water and swim in the streams
and rivers of South America. Anacondas will often hunt
by submerging all but its nostrils in the water and then
wait for its prey.


Size

Anacondas can reach over 37 feet in length. There are
reports of larger Anacondas but these reports are
unconfirmed.


Reproduction and Life Span

Anacondas bear live young snakes. The life span of the
Anaconda can extend from 15 - 30 years.