False Water Cobras (Babies)

False Water Cobras (Hydrodynastes gigas)

Found throughout South America, notably Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. The name is an allusion to its ability to flatten its neck, similar to that of a true Cobra. However, unlike a true cobra, a FWC stays in a horizontal position when it hoods, rather than standing in a vertical position. It can also flatten further down its body, which is not possible for a true cobra. As a diurnal snake (active during the day), they're an active and inquisitive species. They are also rear-fanged (mildly venomous). We always have babies available in the spring and summer.