Least Concern
False Water Cobra
Hydrodynastes gigas
A large South American snake that can flatten its neck in a hood-like display, though it is not a true cobra.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Wetland
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
10–15 years in the wild; up to 20 years in captivity
Size
Length 1.5–2.5 m
Scientific Name
Hydrodynastes gigas
About False Water Cobra
A large South American snake that can flatten its neck in a hood-like display, though it is not a true cobra.
It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with wetland habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 10–15 years in the wild; up to 20 years in captivity, a size of Length 1.5–2.5 m, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
False water cobras often hunt in marshy habitats and are strong swimmers.
Where False Water Cobra Lives
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Pantanal wetlands
, Brazil
Paraguay river floodplain
, Paraguay