Green anaconda is the largest snake in the world considering its length-to-weight ratio. The green anaconda also known as the common anaconda and water boa, is a non-venomous boa species found in South America. It is the largest and one of the longest known extant snake species, reaching 5.21 m (17.1 ft) long. Weights are less well studied, though will reportedly range from 30 to 70 kg (66 to 154 lb) in an average-range adult.