Discovering the largest snake in the world... its length is 8 meters and its weight is 200 kilograms

2024-02-21 2024-02-21T08:15:52Z

ArabiaWeather - During his trip to the Amazon forests in Brazil, a Dutch biologist discovered the largest snake in the world, which was about 8 meters long and weighed about 200 kilograms.

According to Brazilian press reports published today, Tuesday, Professor Frick Funk , who works as a biologist and presents television programs about wildlife, found this huge snake, known as the “northern green anaconda,” in a remote area in Brazil.

The largest snake in the world was discovered deep in the Amazon rainforest. It weighs 440 pounds (about 199.6 kilograms), which is three times the weight of an average human. It is 26 feet long (about 7.92 meters) and has a head similar to the size of a human head. It has a thick skin that looks like a car tire.

Discovery of the giant snake...the northern green anaconda

A stunning photo of the northern green anaconda was published on February 16 in a study published in the scientific journal Diversity , showing the snake swimming alongside Professor Frick Funk.

The Dutch professor stated that, in collaboration with 14 scientists from 9 different countries , they discovered that the largest type of snake in the world is the green anaconda. He explained that despite the apparent similarity between the green anaconda and the giant anaconda that appeared in films and stories, the genetic difference between them amounts to 5.5%. , which distinguishes each type individually.

The research team gave the new species a Latin name , "Eunectes acaeima," which means "northern green anaconda." The word "acayima" comes from several indigenous languages of northern South America, and means "large snake."

The study's lead author, Professor Jesus Rivas, explained that the research showed for the first time the existence of more than one species of green anaconda, as only one species called the giant anaconda was previously known to exist.

Forest snakes...the joy of discovery and analysis

Finding huge snakes such as anacondas and reticulated pythons is an amazing thing that draws the attention of scientists and enthusiasts alike. These snakes, which used to inhabit large forests and swamps, are considered unique creatures with exceptional features.

While anacondas can live for up to 30 years , during mating females display a strong odor in the air that angers and alarms males. Upon analyzing the skull of the snake that was found, scientists discovered that it had sharp teeth suitable for its aquatic diet, which made it able to swallow Its prey is many times larger than its head.

In 2012, the first Titanoboa skull was found and displayed at a prominent scientific meeting. Reticulated snakes, which reach more than 6.25 meters in length, are among the longest snakes in the world. In 1912, the longest reticulated snake ever recorded was discovered, reaching Its length is approximately 10 metres.

Reticulated snakes are usually found in grasslands and rainforests, but their location depends on the surrounding environment. Among the famous reticulated snakes is “Medusa,” which was displayed at the Medusa Festival in the United States. It was 7.67 meters long and weighed 158.8 kilograms.

Regarding the king cobra, which is considered the longest venomous snake in the world, it was found in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysian Borneo, and its length reached 5.54 meters, and it eventually grew to 5.71 meters. It is listed on the list of endangered species. Due to habitat loss and exploitation, these venomous snakes are considered a serious threat to the environment and humans alike.