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The Coiling Constrictor

The directors of the HOWL museum are seeking nominations for predators that deserve to be recognized in their exhibits. When most people think of predators they think of dangerous animals like tigers, wolves, and foxes. But have they considered anacondas? Think about it. Because of the anacondas special hunting skills, I truly think the anacondas should be placed in the HOWL museum in their exhibits.

One of the greatest important features are the stretchy ligaments in the jaw. This important feature helps the anaconda swallow its prey whole. Another great thing that helps its jaw is its venom, when the anaconda can’t catch its prey it has the venom to kill its prey. Lastly what helps the jaw, is that the jaw can open bigger than its head.

Another important and amazing feature is the anaconda’s muscular body. This muscular body can squeeze the prey’s body until it cannot breath, this is called constriction. Its muscular body can also eat something as big as a deer. The snake’s body can get up to 30 feet or can even grow more! Do you think we can wrestle this snake down?

The last feature that the anaconda has is its excellent ability to swim. The anaconda’s eyes and nostrils are on top on its head, so it can keep its body hidden underwater as it wait for its prey. It can also be active at night which makes the anaconda a great hunter, and it also prefer to stay in the water. In the water, the anaconda hunts fish, turtle, caiman (a type of alligator), and capybara,the largest rodent in the world.

Although you may not be impressed by its skill, just imagine you were this kind of snake? An anaconda are quick hunters and serious about its prey. Anacondas are one of the most dangerous snakes out there. If I were you, I wouldn't get near them! Anacondas should be featured in the HOWL museum so that everyone could see how amazing it are. What do you think?