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(Created page with "== Introduction == The term "Anaconda" refers to a group of large, non-venomous snakes found in tropical South America. These snakes are part of the genus Eunectes, which is derived from the Greek word meaning "good swimmer." The most well-known species within this genus is the green anaconda (Eunectes murinus), which is one of the largest and heaviest snakes in the world. Other species include the yellow anaconda (Eunectes notaeus), the dark-spot...") |
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Anacondas are known for their immense size and girth. The green anaconda, in particular, can reach lengths of up to 30 feet (9 meters) and weigh as much as 550 pounds (250 kilograms). These snakes have thick, muscular bodies covered in smooth scales. The coloration varies among species, but green anacondas typically have an olive-green background with black blotches along their length. | Anacondas are known for their immense size and girth. The green anaconda, in particular, can reach lengths of up to 30 feet (9 meters) and weigh as much as 550 pounds (250 kilograms). These snakes have thick, muscular bodies covered in smooth scales. The coloration varies among species, but green anacondas typically have an olive-green background with black blotches along their length. | ||
[[Image:Detail-92231.jpg|thumb|center|A large green anaconda coiled on the forest floor, displaying its olive-green coloration with black blotches.|class=only_on_mobile]] | |||
[[Image:Detail-92232.jpg|thumb|center|A large green anaconda coiled on the forest floor, displaying its olive-green coloration with black blotches.|class=only_on_desktop]] | |||
== Habitat and Distribution == | == Habitat and Distribution == | ||