Scientific Name: Dracaena guianensis
Found In: South America/Swamps and flooded wooded areas
Size: Adults reach up to 4 feet in length and 10 pounds.
Diet: Carnivore. Diet consists mainly of snails, crawfish, and clams.
Threat Level: Least Concern. The exotic pet trade is the major threat to this species, but it supports an overall stable population.
Facts: This species was once hunted for its thick, leathery skin.
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