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Green anaconda
Scientific name: Eunectes murinus

IUCN Status: Least Concern
Family: BOIDAE
Group: Reptile
Shyness: Suspicious
Safe distance: 5 m
Breeding season / Courtship: 01.03-31.05
Gestation: 6 à 7 mois
Births: 01.08-31.10
Habitat:
Swampy areas, slow rivers, marshes, and Amazonian rainforests
Description:
The Green Anaconda is one of the largest and most powerful snakes in the world, known for its impressive size, which can exceed 8 meters in length. This semi-aquatic snake lives in the rivers and swamps of the tropical forests of South America, where it preys on animals as large as caimans, deer, and fish. With its muscular body and constriction technique, the Anaconda can immobilize and swallow prey much larger than itself. It spends most of its time in the water, where it moves with remarkable agility.
Although often feared, the Green Anaconda is a discreet predator, preferring to camouflage itself in dense vegetation while waiting for prey.
Recommended lens:
>=200 mm
Photography tips:
Use a telephoto lens to capture the majestic movements of the green anaconda, especially when it's in the water or on land. The soft morning or evening light is ideal for photography. Be discreet and maintain a safe distance to avoid disturbing this imposing animal.
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