Known as the heaviest snake in the world, the green anaconda can weigh up to 300 pounds. | National Geographic

Green Anaconda: The Giant of South American Wetlands The green anaconda (Eunectes murinus), known in Brazil as sucuri-verde, is one of the largest and heaviest snakes in the world. Native to South America, it inhabits wetlands, rivers, swamps, and flooded forests, especially in regions like the Pantanal and the Amazon Basin. This impressive species can reach more than 6 meters in length, with exceptional individuals reported even larger. Its olive-green body, marked with dark oval spots, provide