Green Anaconda

The Green Anaconda is one of the largest snakes worldwide. The Green Anacondas' massive size makes it troublesome on land but stealthy in water. The majority of its time is spent underwater, waiting for prey. It waits in the trees and drops down to surprise its prey. They feed on large rodents, deer, birds, aquatic reptiles, and jaguars. Adult anacondas have no natural predators because they are at the top of the food chain. Climate change is the most significant threat to their survival and environment. Changing conditions due to climate change make them adapt to new environments. Snakes are cold-blooded. They cannot adjust their body temperatures and rely on their surroundings for warmth. Climate change is causing warmer temperatures, from which Green Anacondas benefit. Years ago, snakes were as big as horses. This comes from research that shows warmer temperatures benefited smaller mammals and larger reptiles.