Green anaconda

Eunectes murinus

The green anaconda is a species of constrictor snake in the boa family. It is endemic to the rivers of tropical South America.

Of all the snakes, this is the largest as it can reach a maximum weight of 85kg and rivals the reticulated python (Malayopython reticulatus) for the title of the world’s largest snake, which is usually longer but less bulky.

The gestation period of these reptiles is 6 months, after which 20 to 40 offsprings are born.

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Digestion of large prey can take several weeks, during which time the snake is almost dormant and sleeping on a branch or by the water.