🐍 Ever wonder how we feed our bigger reptiles? At 85 pounds, green anaconda Gisele has a carefully managed diet. Senior Herpetologist Amie is here to talk about her feeding schedule and what we feed her as an AZA-accredited zoo. 🚨 Friendly reminder: The rabbits she eats are not pets or “bunnies”—they are ethically sourced feeder animals. Proper nutrition is key to keeping our reptiles healthy! | Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Green Anaconda: The Giant of South American Wetlands The green anaconda (Eunectes murinus), known in Brazil as sucuri-verde, is one of the largest and heaviest snakes in the world. Native to South America, it inhabits wetlands, rivers, swamps, and flooded forests, especially in regions like the Pantanal and the Amazon Basin. This impressive species can reach more than 6 meters in length, with exceptional individuals reported even larger. Its olive-green body, marked with dark oval spots, provide