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ANACONDA
  • The Anaconda is the largest snake in the world and it is non-venomous. It is found in South America and there are four types of anacondas of which the green anaconda is the largest. It can weigh up to 230 kilos and can be as long as 30 feet. Anacondas capture their prey by striking at it and then suffocating it to death by wrapping their body tightly around it.

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PYTHON
  • Like the anaconda, this snake is also a constructor which means it wraps its body tightly around the prey to suffocate it. Though it is smaller than an anaconda, it is still one of the largest snakes in the world. There are 26 different species of pythons which are found in Asia and Africa. They live in a variety of habitats like wetlands, deserts, and rainforests.

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MILK SNAKE
  • This non-venomous snake looks very similar to the poisonous Coral Snake because of the dark and light patches on its body. The light stripes may be red, yellow or orange making it a very distinct looking snake. These snakes are found in North and Central America in mountainous regions and eat earthworms, insects, and slugs.

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BLACK RAT SNAKE
  • This is a very common snake in North America and is conspicuous because of its large size. It can grow up to 6 feet in length and lives in a variety of habitats like rocky mountains and wooded areas. When these snakes are attacked, they vibrate their tail in leaves which makes a sound similar to the rattlesnake. However, these snakes do not have a rattling tail.