The Anaconda by
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You may be familiar with these Large reptiles after J'lo starer movie with the same name, Anaconda. An Anaconda is a large non venomous snake from Eunectes species of snakes. Although Anaconda in general referred mostly to the Green Anaconda (Eunectes Murinus)
Anacoda are also known as water Boa
Interesting Factoids about Anaconda
*The Green Anaconda grows up to 17 Feet on a average
*A Full grown male adult can weigh over 100 Kgs.
*Female Anaconda retains her fertilized eggs in her body until they hatch
*Large Eunectes murinus have been documented to feed on calfs, caimans, young tapirs, and other large animals.
*Although they are not venomous, they can strangle a human to death with their solid grip, and with their length and weight they could break your bones within a minute.
* The largest specimen to be found was almost 9 meter (reference- reptarium.cz)
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*During breeding a female is courted by several males. In which males can number up to 11. This tactical strangling while breeding is known as breeding ball. In a breeding ball large males can be mistaken for female by other other smaller males and are courted by them.
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