Hailing from the wetlands of South America, yellow anacondas are some of the most fascinating snakes in existence. Supremely adapted to the habitats they call home, yellow anacondas manage to dwell in a difficult world, full of competitors, predators and other dangers. Because of their hardy nature and manageable size, yellow anacondas make wonderful pets for those with the necessary dedication and resources. However, prospective keepers must educate themselves about the lives and lifestyles of these snakes to have any chance of success. This includes not only understanding the natural history, biology and ecology of the species, but also the type of care they need to thrive. Those desiring to care for these swamp-dwelling serpents can learn all they need to learn inside. Covered in this book: - Acquiring - Anatomy - Behavior - Biology - Breeding - Captive considerations - Daily care - Description - Diet - Ecology - Enclosure - Health - Husbandry - Interacting - Lighting - Maintenance - Monitoring - Myths and Misunderstandings - Phylogeny - Taxonomy - The ideal environment .... and much more About the Author: The author, Ben Team, is an environmental educator and author with over 16 years of professional reptile-keeping experience. Ben currently maintains www.FootstepsInTheForest.com, where he shares information, narration and observations of the natural world. When not writing about plants, animals and habitats, Ben enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife.