A Rundown of the Snake Giant

The Anaconda

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IntroductionOverview of the Anaconda speices.ClassificationDescriptionLife Style

Scientific ClassificationCOMMON NAMES: green anaconda,

common anaconda, water boa KINGDOM: Animalia PHYLUM: Chordata CLASS: Reptilia ORDER: Squamata FAMILY: Boidae GENUS SPECIES: Eunectes (good swimmer) murinus (mouse colored) murinus

Information from (ANIMAL BYTES 1)

DescriptionThe anaconda is the largest snake in the

world. Their eyes and nostrils are located on the top

of the large, narrow head. The body is very stocky and muscular.Typically dark green with oval black spots.

Information from (ANIMAL BYTES 1) and (Mehrtens 1)Image from http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/animal-bytes/animalia/eumetazoa/coelomates/deuterostomes/chordata/craniata/reptilia/

squamata/green-anaconda.htm

Size and WeightLENGTH: 6 meters (20 feet)DIAMETER: 30 centimeters (12 inches)WEIGHT: 148.5 kg (330 lb.)

These are all averages. There have been anacondas observed that have exceeded one or more of these averages.

Information from (ANIMAL BYTES 1, 2), (“Biggest Snake” 1) and (Mehrtens 1)

Image from http://www.big-animals.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Green_Anaconda.png

DietFeed on aquatic and amphibious animals.Cannibalism has been reported.Females may eat the smaller mating partners

to survive the seven-month long fast associated with pregnancy.

Information from (ANIMAL BYTES 2), (“Biggest Snake” 1), (Mehrtens 1), and (Rivas 1)

Video from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7-FZQTok1E

The Life of an AnacondaSpend time in rivers or sluggish moving water.Somewhat shy and not easily seen.Tend to remain partially hidden in the water.Very well camouflaged for the environments in

which they thrive. Live mostly in the South American jungles.

Information from (ANIMAL BYTES 3) and (“Biggest Snake” 1)

Image from http://www.extremescience.com/biggest-snake.htm

Do Anacondas Bite?An anaconda’s teeth are not used for

chewing.Snakes have teeth curved inwards to hold

their prey, preventing them from escaping. The bite of an anaconda would not be fatal.Non-venomous snake; lacks fangs.

Information from (“Biggest Snake” 2,3)Image from http://www.ucl.ac.uk/cdb/research/evans/evans_lab/jones/JonesMEH_Anaconda_Eunectes_murinas_LDUCZx456.jpg

ReproductionSpecific breeding season.Up to 12 males entwine themselves around a

female. “Mating Ball” Live births.Litters up to 30 offspring.

Information from (Mehrtens 1), and (Rivas 1)

Mating Ball

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Summarizing Video

Works Cited“ANIMAL BYTES – Green Anaconda.” SeaWorld/Busch Gardens ANIMALS – HOME. 06 Oct

2011. Web. 06 Oct. 2011.<http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/animal- bytes/animalia/eumetazoa/coelomates/deuterostomes/

chordata/craniata/reptilia/squamata/green-anaconda.htm>.

"Biggest Snake | Giant Anaconda." Extreme Science | Science Technology | Earth Science. Web. 06 Oct. 2011. <http://www.extremescience.com/biggest-snake.htm>.

Mehrtens, J. M. "Philadelphia Zoo - Green Anaconda." Philadelphia Zoo - Home. Sterling Publishing Co. Web. 06 Oct. 2011. <http://www.philadelphiazoo.org/zoo/Meet-Our-Animals/Reptiles/Lizards-and-Snakes/Green-anaconda.htm>.

Rivas, Jesus A. "Research on Green Anaconda." Jesus Rivas's Home Page. Web. 01 Oct. 2011. <http://www.anacondas.org/research.htm>.