Main Characteristics

Yellow Anacondas are smaller than their close relation, the Green Anaconda. They reach lengths of approximately 3 m (9.8 ft) and they are known to have a life span of approximately 25 - 30 years.

Their base colour is a yellowish/brown and they are covered in black blotches and rosettes. They are known to have an aggressive disposition.

Habitat

Yellow Anacondas are found in the swamps, marshes and rivers of Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Western Brazil and North East Argentina. They prefer water to land and like areas that have thick waterside vegetation.

Diet

Yellow Anacondas mainly feed on birds, rodents and fish. They prefer to hunt live prey, but will scavenge for dead animals. They suffocate their prey by wrapping themselves around it and constricting. They then consume it whole and head first.

Breeding

Yellow Anacondas breed during the rainy season and usually in the water. They will have litters of 20 - 40 but as many as 100 young are possible. Gestation usually lasts approximately 6 months and they become sexually mature at 3 - 4 years of age.

Predators

Humans are the main threat to fully grown Anacondas however, young Anacondas are prey for many animals including caimans and members of the cat family.

Interesting Facts

Yellow Anacondas are also known as:
Sucuri Amarela
Paraguayan Anaconda

Similar Animals

Green Anaconda