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By Se-Anne Rall 
21h ago
Durban – Officials from the Boksburg SPCA Inspection seized a 4m yellow anaconda and 20 rabbits from a home in the Van Dyk Park area earlier this week.
According to the SPCA, the large reptile had been living in a tank in the garden that appeared to be dirty and was supposedly rarely cleaned.
The SPCA said the tank was dirty with old feces and the snake’s drinking water appeared cloudy with fecal matter.
“The owner initially cooperated with the SPCA warnings, but later reverted to bad habits, resulting in the seizure of his animals,” the SPCA said.
Additionally, the rabbits were kept in a small aviary outside and were raised for the sole purpose of feeding the snake, the SPCA said.
“The act of feeding live prey to a captive predator is illegal.
“The terror and stress that smaller animals endure when placed in the enclosure of a reptile with no way to escape is cruel and unnecessary.
“The confiscation did not go without resistance as the aggressive owner physically obstructed our inspectors in the execution of his order.
“The subway police were called to ask for help,” said the Inspection.
The SPCA thanked EMPD officers for their assistance, as well as others who assisted with the handling of this magnificent prehistoric snake.
“All animals are now safe and in the care of the Boksburg SPCA.
“The owner will be treated accordingly,” the SPCA said.
The yellow anaconda (Eunectes notaeus), also known as the Paraguayan anaconda, is a species of boa endemic to southern South America.
It is one of the largest snakes in the world but smaller than its close relative, the green anaconda.
Like all boas and pythons, it is not poisonous and kills its prey by constriction.
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