Green Anaconda Florida

Johns river east of orlando.

Green anaconda florida. The green anaconda is the heaviest snake in the world but not the longest. But the rule bars selling or buying the animals in florida spurring the challenge from 12 anaconda owners and dealers who live in various areas of the state. This snake gives birth to live young. The term anaconda often refers to this species though the term could also apply to other members of the genus eunectes.

How did the green anaconda get to florida. A 2010 state law barred the. The green anaconda can grow as long as a school bus and reach more than 12 inches in diameter. The longest snake in the world is the reticulated.

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. Green anaconda species profile. 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. The yellow anaconda is shorter in length reaching about 15 feet.

The green anaconda eunectes murinus also known as giant anaconda common anaconda common water boa or sucuri is a non venomous boa species found in south america it is the heaviest and one of the longest known extant snake species. The yellow anacondas are a dirty yellow color with black splotches along its back and is much smaller than the green anaconda only gaining 80 pounds.