The Madras Crocodile Bank has 5 new inmates – anacondas. This the first time anacondas have been displayed here. The snakes were brought from Protivin Crocodile Zoo in the Czech Republic in 2011. In exchange, four gharials were sent from here.

The officials have decided to display these animals to dispel wrong notions and beliefs about them. One of the visitors said, “Unlike what we have seen in movies, the anacondas at the croc bank are cute. It was amusing to watch them move about the enclosure, their heads bobbing in the water.”

Madras Crocodile Bank Director, Mr. Colin James Stevenson said, “As anacondas are aquatic in nature, in summer, they stay under water. The ideal temperature for anacondas is between 27 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius.” Keeping this in mind experts at the bank monitor temperature inside the enclosure to ensure the right amount of heat.

source: http://www.LiveChennai.com / Home> News / January 20th, 2013