Reptiles Living Least Concern

Green Anaconda

Eunectes murinus

One of the heaviest snakes in the world, native to tropical South American wetlands.

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Overview

The green anaconda is a giant semi-aquatic constrictor that spends much of its life in swamps, marshes and slow-moving rivers. Its olive coloration and dark blotches provide camouflage in muddy water and dense vegetation.

Physical characteristics

Length300–550 cm

Weight30.0–250.0 kg

Typical lifespan10 years

DietCarnivore

Habitat & distribution

Habitats

RiversMarshesSwamps

Range

South America

Time range

EraCenozoic

PeriodQuaternary

Video

Green anaconda (Eunectes murinus) on a beach. The estimated size of this specimen is about 1.0 meter (comparing it with footprints in the sand), making it a juvenile. In this video, the audio has been removed from the original material.Credit: Natasha Redina · CC BY 3.0Source ↗

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Green Anaconda

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