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False Water Cobra
Hydrodynastes gigas
The False Water Cobra is a large, semi-aquatic snake native to South America, particularly found in Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Argentina. Despite its name and its ability to flatten its neck to resemble a true cobra, it is not a true cobra and belongs to a different family. …
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- Despite being called a 'cobra,' the False Water Cobra is not closely related to true cobras and belongs to a separate family altogether.
- The False Water Cobra can expand its neck to form a hood when threatened, similar to true cobras. It is an excellent swimmer and spends much of its time in or near water. Unlike most snakes, it often hunts during the day.
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