Interesting Facts About World's Heaviest Snake

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The green anaconda is the world's heaviest snake, known for its impressive size and strength.

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These non-venomous snakes can grow up to 30 feet long and weigh over 550 pounds. 

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These formidable predators are found in the swamps and rivers of South America.

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They are not only long, but also incredibly thick and muscular, enabling them to constrict and overpower large prey. 

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They are semi-aquatic, spending much of their time in the water, which allows them to ambush unsuspecting prey.

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Instead of venom, anacondas kill their prey by wrapping their powerful bodies around them, squeezing until they suffocate.

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Their jaws are designed with stretchy ligaments, allowing them to swallow their prey whole, even if it's quite large.

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Green anacondas are opportunistic predators, with their diet ranging from fish and caiman to mammals like deer and even jaguars. 

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