A person’s hand holding a container with small yellow snakes inside it Crocworld Conservation Centre in Scottburgh announced the birth of 21 yellow anacondas, a first for the centre. Picture: Supplied
Durban: Crocworld Conservation Centre in Scottburgh is celebrating the birth of yellow anacondas.
The snakes are the first of their kind to be produced through the facility’s conservation efforts.
Animal curator, Busani Mthiyane, shared his excitement about the new arrivals.
“These are very interesting reptiles,” he said, highlighting their unique characteristics.
“Yellow anacondas are much smaller than their green anaconda cousins, with males growing up to 2.4 metres in length. They are solitary, territorial creatures and are excellent swimmers, spending a lot of time in or near water.”
Known for their ambush predatory behaviour, yellow anacondas lie in wait for prey.
“They are ambush predators, lying in wait for their prey to come close before striking,” Mthiyane explained, underscoring the adaptability and skill of these reptiles.
Once fully grown, these snakes will be relocated to other conservation facilities to ensure their continued safety and growth.
Crocworld said visitors were welcome to visit the centre to see the young snakes up close.
“We encourage interested visitors to get to Crocworld Conservation Centre to view these incredible creatures!” Mthiyane added.
Crocworld is also home to 124-year-old Henry the Nile crocodile, along with his companion Colgate, another legendary Nile crocodile. The centre offers visitors the chance to explore a variety of reptile and bird species, all while enjoying the stunning views from Fish Eagle Café.
The centre also welcomed the appointment of Susan Badat as its first female Centre Manager. Badat brings a wealth of experience and passion for conservation.
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