Spider for a pet? Check city law Sep 9, 2008
Sioux City's animal ordinance lists the following as dangerous animals: bears, wolves, wolf hybrid dogs, foxes, coyotes, lions, tigers, panthers, lynx, bobcats, elephants, bison, poisonous snakes and spiders, alligators, crocodiles, anacondas, pythons, boa constrictors and piranhas. City Attorney Andrew Mai said the animal ordinance is up to the City Council's discretion and can be amended at any time. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Amazon and Beyond to open at Metrozoo Aug 27, 2008
The 27-acre, $50 million exhibit will include 600 animals from the region, including giant river otters, jaguars and anacondas. The Fiesta Plaza will feature artifacts from Central and South America. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Wild asparagus lovers insist 'it's to die for' Jun 2, 2008
POOR JIM was always wrestling alligators, grizzly bears and giant anacondas on behalf of Marlin, the aging zookeeper who hosted the TV show from 1963 to 1985. As far as we know, Jim never tangled with a human being bent on protecting a secret stash of wild asparagus. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Sharp-eyed son spots snake on Mother's Day May 14, 2008
While this might be small potatoes for those of us weaned on Discovery Channel films of anacondas swallowing alligators, the little garter snake has the same amazing adaptations that allow a larger snake to swallow even larger prey whole in the tangles of Amazonia. Snakes almost always eat their prey head-first; it makes swallowing the limbs so much easier. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Fearless Filmmakers Turn Cameras on Themselves During Wild Encounters in Animal Planet's Gritty New Series 'Raw Nature' Apr 11, 2008
From Komodo Dragons, whose spit will kill you, to charging white rhinos and giant anacondas, RAW NATURE's mission is to find it, see it, film it and survive it. In the midst of the thrill ride, however, is a strong emphasis on conservation, preservation and an understanding that the world needs to ensure its own survival. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Performances at festival are peachy-keen Apr 5, 2008
The students even had some input on the choreography they did as they taught audience members a lengthy excuse for not having their homework that included anacondas, eagles and quicksand. Cruz' students recited the popular festival choice, "The Remarkable Adventure," by Jack Prelutsky. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Who ya gonna call? Reptile Rescue Mar 6, 2008
He handles snakes, of course, mostly big constrictors like Burmese pythons and boas, although he draws the line at anacondas (too aggressive). And he once declined to pick up a 5-foot-long alligator residing in a Berkeley kitchen; the gator wound up in a sanctuary in Florida. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Python Snakes Could Spread To One-third Of US Feb 24, 2008
USGS researchers are also conducting a risk assessment for nine species of giant constrictors (including boa constrictors and yellow anacondas) that are prevalent in the pet trade and as such, potential invaders in the United States. Due to be completed by early 2009, the assessment evaluates the risk of invasion for these species and the potential for social, economic, and environmental impacts. (Science Daily)
Simon Jenkins Dec 14, 2007
Who knows what global warming may bring to the Thames: piranha off Westminster, anacondas round the law courts and alligators in the City. Meanwhile urban Britain is on a guilt trip, to make amends for its past disrespect for the loss of so much fauna. (Guardian Unlimited)
Brazilian Villagers Find 18-Foot Anaconda Dec 1, 2007
Experts said it is rare to find anacondas in that particular region of Brazil. The snake is more commonly found along the Amazon River. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Is Clemson ready for prime time? Nov 16, 2007
Mangino looks like one of those Anacondas all bloated just after swallowing a cow whole. By DogMan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The Dirt: Myths about man-eating plants - something to chew on Oct 28, 2007
let's give Liche the floor: "The atrocious cannibal tree, that had been so inert and dead, came to sudden savage life. The slender delicate palpi, with the fury of starved serpents, quivered a moment over her head, then as if instinct with demoniac intelligence fastened upon her in sudden coils round and round her neck and arms; then while her awful screams and yet more awful laughter rose wildly to be instantly strangled down again into a gurgling moan, the tendrils one after another, like... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Aquarium Anaconda Gets Ultrasound Pregnancy Test Oct 20, 2007
However, the test on Kathleen, one of two female anacondas at the New England Aquarium, was inconclusive ... Anacondas are native to South America. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Wildlife in the Pantanal Oct 16, 2007
Wolves, monkeys, deer, spotted jaguars, tapirs, parrots, toucans, anacondas, armadillos, anteaters, the red-necked, black-headed Jabiru storks that are the official symbol of the Pantanal; and even endangered blue macaws roam freely in the wetlands, which are on the border of Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia and constitute the world s largest flooded plain. The Rainy Season. (Suite101.com)
Ten ultimate rainforest adventures Oct 13, 2007
Visiting the , a 250,000-acre rainforest in Ecuador, means trekking around 13 lagoons, spotting 60 kinds of orchids, and seeing anacondas wrapped around thick tree branches. Take a canoe trip down the river in the heart of the forest, and you'll see pink dolphins swimming alongside your boat. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Kittens rescued after 12 hours in storm drain Sep 28, 2007
W. C. nda Sewer and Drain wrote on Sep 27, 2007 9:09 PM:" Hunting and Diet: Anacondas are carnivores (meat-eaters). They mostly hunt at night (they are nocturnal). Anacondas kill by constricting (squeezing) the prey until it can no longer breathe. Sometimes they drown the prey. Like all snakes, they swallow the prey whole, head first. The anaconda's top and bottom jaws are attached to each other with stretchy ligaments, which let the snake swallow animals wider than itself. Snakes don't chew... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Fair features exotic animals Sep 5, 2007
While most reptiles lay eggs, anacondas have live babies, and a single snake can deliver up to 60 young, Tylman said. The display is housed in a large tent filled with an array of animal artifacts collected from around the world and plants donated by Kessler's Market in Blackfoot. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Television movies for the week of Sept. 2 Sep 2, 2007
Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid. 04. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Friday Inside Scoop Aug 25, 2007
P-IIt isn't just that Caesar Rayford is heavier, or that his long arms look like anacondas. There's more. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Multiple Pet Owners With VPI Pet Insurance Represent 17% of All Policyholders Jul 31, 2007
Some of the atypical household pets covered by VPI Pet Insurance policies include hedgehogs, gerbils, ducks, chameleons, goats, boa constrictors, toucans, geckos, chinchillas, pot belly pigs, and anacondas. Mark and Sandra Milroy of El Cajon, Calif. (PR Newswire)
Florida's rangers battle invasion of the giant pythons Jul 29, 2007
A new law will force owners of pythons and other snakes such as anacondas to get a special licence and insert an identifying microchip under the snake's skin. Inspectors will visit owners' houses to ensure they are suitable for a snake throughout its life. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Notebook: International Fight League gears up for semis Jul 20, 2007
Krzysztof Soszynski of the Los Angeles Anacondas (green shorts) fights Reese Andy of the Seattle Tigersharks (orange shorts) during IFL Seattle at the Everett Event Center on June 1 ... Four teams have emerged from the dog pile to battle at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N. J. on Aug. 2: the L.A. Anacondas, Quad Cities Silverbacks, New York Pitbulls, and Tokyo Sabres ... Last year the Silverbacks faced the same Anacondas who were then coached by Bas Rutten and defeated them... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Weigh in on zoo plans Jul 19, 2007
A kids zone will have popular species such as anacondas, reptiles, anteaters and insects. There will be a couple of amphitheaters and a place for parties. (Fresno Bee)
Ever hear the crunch of an ant? Jun 5, 2007
Cullen started telling her all about anacondas, leeches and rattlesnakes. She asked him where he had learned all this. (El Dorado Times, KS)
The Amazon Rainforest May 22, 2007
Anacondas can be found often in shallow streams and can be as large as 4meters (13 feet). They aren t as vicious as Hollywood makes them out to be. (Suite101.com)
Cost of showing big cats to rise May 3, 2007
Bill Posey, R-Rockledge, was drafted to deter people from buying what the legislation calls "reptiles of concern." Those are basically big snakes and lizards, such as pythons and anacondas, that folks buy without realizing how large they are going to get and how many rats they are going to eat. The bill would make people who want to own large snakes pay a $100 licensing fee. (The Palm Beach Post)
'Fish Man' completes Amazon River swim Apr 8, 2007
The Amazon is home to animals including piranhas, crocodiles and anacondas but Mr Strel says they had "just accepted him". He already holds world records for swimming the Danube, Yangtze and Mississippi Rivers and Guinness World Records is expected to verify his latest feat within weeks. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Top Stories)
Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Mar 5, 2007
Maybe it's Hollywood images of chugging down a Vietcong-infested river in Apocalypse Now, perhaps it's glamorous visions of fighting off anacondas in the sweltering Amazon. Either way, rainforests are just undeniably cooler than an eskimo's fridge-freezer. (Suite101.com)
Diego to 'go' to Miami Metrozoo Feb 27, 2007
This exhibit of tropical American flora and fauna is to consist of more than 1,000 animals, including harpy eagles, giant river otters, anacondas, and Orinoco crocodiles in different settings representing the flooded forest, Amazon forest and clouded forest, among others. The "Go, Diego, Go!" presence within the Amazon & Beyond exhibit is to include a regularly scheduled stage show featuring Diego, a host and various animals with handlers; Diego-branded stamping stations at animal exhibits;... (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Lawmakers consider ban on dangerous animals as pets Feb 22, 2007
The list of animals considered dangerous in the bill includes wolves, coyotes, jackals, hyenas, lions, tigers, leopards, cougars, cheetahs, ocelots, servals, bears, pandas, rhinoceroses, elephants, primates, alligators, crocodiles, venomous snakes, pythons and anacondas. If it passes, people who already own such animals would be allowed to keep them. (Charles City Press, IO)
* World News Quick Take Feb 11, 2007
Anacondas, the biggest snakes in the world, are nonvenomous and kill prey by asphyxiation. Araujo was playing with friends near a creek on his grandfather's farm in Cosmorama, 500km west of Sao Paulo, on Wednesday when the snake attacked him. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Brazilian pries grandson from anaconda's death grip Feb 10, 2007
Anacondas, the biggest snakes in the world, live in swamps and rivers. They kill prey by asphyxiation or drowning. (ABC News Online, Australia)
'Hero' granddad saves boy from snake Feb 9, 2007
" Anacondas are not poisonous, but kill their prey by coiling around them and squeezing until victims suffocate. Sponsored Links Content ? ITV Network Limited. All rights reserved.. (ITV.com)
Grandpa Saves Grandson From Anaconda Feb 9, 2007
Anacondas are not poisonous, but kill their prey by coiling around them and squeezing until victims suffocate ... Police said anacondas are not uncommon in the region, but attacks on people are rare. (KIRO TV, WA)
Five-year-old survives anaconda attack Feb 9, 2007
Anacondas are not poisonous, but kill their prey by coiling around them and squeezing until victims suffocate ... Police said anacondas are not uncommon in the region where the attack occurred, but attacks on people are rare. (NDTV.com)
Braving piranhas and sharks, a swimmer takes on the Amazon Feb 3, 2007
There are many potential pitfalls: poisonous freshwater stingrays, bull sharks, piranhas, anacondas, rapids, whirlpools, and the possibility of tidal waves. KEY CITIES EN ROUTE Iquitos: Largest city in Peruvian rainforest Manaus: Brazilian former rubber town with grand theatre Macapa: The Brazilian city lies exactly on the Equator. (BBC News -- Americas)
'Fish Man' to face crocs, piranhas in Amazon swim Feb 3, 2007
Not only is it a considerably longer swim but this time the man they call "Fish Man" is sharing the water with piranhas, crocodiles, bull sharks and anacondas. He is confident that his supporting crew will be able to distract these creatures with buckets of animal blood. (ABC News Online, Australia)
Python repellent Jan 2, 2007
The rules, which the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is finally considering, would require owners of "reptiles of concern" -- five types of pythons, anacondas and Nile monitor lizards -- to seek permits and implant computer identification chips in their exotic pets. Approval of the stricter requirements would be an important step toward controlling nonnative snakes that can slither loose and thrive in Florida's subtropical climate. (Herald-Tribune)
Plan may put squeeze on snake owners Jan 1, 2007
The new rules would limit sales of constricting snakes that grow to at least 12 feet, specifically Burmese pythons, reticulated pythons, African rock pythons, amethystine or scrub pythons and green anacondas. The rules also would restrict sales of Nile monitors, carnivorous lizards that can grow as long as 6 feet and already have established a breeding population in the Cape Coral area on Florida's Gulf Coast. (FOX59, IN)
