By Newsfeed
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A giant anaconda managed to safely cross the interstate highway BR-364 in Brazil thanks to helpful bystanders who stopped traffic to allow the monster of a reptile get to the other side.
Local media reported the snake to be about 30 kilograms in weight and over three meters long.
Biologist Flavio Terassini told G1 Globo the snake was likely in search of something to eat.
“These snakes can appear in the urban area in search of food, which is small rodents, and in the city they can feed on dogs and even cats, so it’s good to be careful not to leave the trash in the yard because these animals can smell the rodents or these animals and come close to homes, especially in the rainy season,” Terassini said.
Speaking with animal news site The Dodo, Fernandes said he’s seen many snakes lying dead in the road because people don’t stop for the reptiles.
“It’s not everyone who protects animals like that. Some people prefer to see them dead,” Fernandes said. “Seeing all the people help gave a wonderful sensation.”