Eunectes notaeus
Fast Facts
- Yellow anacondas are one of the largest snakes in South America. They are non-venomous and use their large size to constrict and suffocate their prey.
- They are solitary and are only found together when mating. They spend most of their time in the water hunting for prey.
- They live along the Paraguay River and can live between 15-25 years in the wild, and even longer in captivity.
Range
Tropical regions of South America
Habitat
Shallow swamps, marshlands and banks of streams and rivers
Size
12-15 feet long and weigh 55-77 lbs
Nutrition
Aquatic and semi-aquatic animals as well as capybaras, deer and peccaries