Green Anaconda, World's Largest Snake
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
The Green Anaconda is the world's largest snake. It's adult size can grow to 18 feet in length and can weigh up to 250 kilogram.
LinkThe Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus) is an anaconda. It is the largest member of the boa family of snakes and the most heavy bodied member of the super-order Squamata. It is among the largest snakes in the world, with recorded (but unverified) measurements of 11 m (33.5 feet), though average size is closer to 18 feet. This snake can get as long as 29 feet. It rivals the Reticulated Python for length, but is typically considerably heavier. It can weigh 250 kg (550 lb) and have a girth of more than 30 cm (11.8 inches) in diameter.
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