Florida Anaconda

Johns river east of orlando.

Florida anaconda. A nonvenomous constrictor native to south america the green anaconda is the biggest heaviest species of snake in the world. It definitely does not belong in the florida everglades. Florida snakes visual identification. A 9 foot long green anaconda known for being the largest snake species in the world was euthanized monday in florida after being found freely slithering near the st.

Some are single uniform colors. Others have dark or light markings organized into stripes spots blotches or some other pattern. O n a thursday afternoon in st petersburg florida beth koehler crouches over a cairn terrier named ginger trimming intently as fur collects around her feet on koehler s arm is a scratch. Yellow anacondas one of the three species of anaconda being considered for prohibition this week can grow to 15 feet long according to a university of florida researcher paper.

Nevertheless green anacondas have made the everglades their second home and are breeding with each other. The everglades national park consists of more than 1 5 million acres and is discoverable at the bottom of florida s peninsula. Anytime you catch something bigger than 14 feet it s not a snake anymore it s a monster said donna kalil 57 a licensed python hunter for the south florida water management district. State of florida non venomous.

An american alligator and a burmese python in everglades national park. Black racers southern black racer. Since an average green anaconda can weigh up to 150 pounds and grow up to 22 feet in length the idea of anacondas is florida is a scary thought. Natives of south america it is not exactly clear how these snakes made their way to florida.

Different species of snake can often be distinguished by their characteristic color patterns. The invasive species which is illegal to own as a pet in the state was spotted by a fisherman and reported in the nick of time state wildlife. Here is a quick look at most of florida s snakes by pattern. The national park is the ideal habitat for anacondas to survive.