The Anaconda
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2013/08/12 15:23
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 [img=http://www.anacondapictures.net/green-anaconda.jpg] 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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2013/08/12 15:46
Continued.. *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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2013/08/12 15:53
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