Pregnant Python Killed by Car! "40 Baby Snakes" Found Dropping from Her Body

A horrific roadkill incident occurred in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil, sparking widespread discussion after footage was shared online. According to reports from the Mirror, a local influencer and fisherman named Eder Fisherman posted a video on Instagram on January 6, showing a five-meter-long anaconda that had been struck by a vehicle on the MT-388 highway. The snake died instantly, suffering severe injuries including a ruptured abdomen that exposed its internal organs. Tragically, over 40 unborn baby snakes were also found dead inside the mother.

Eder Fisherman explained, "This video was taken by my friend after we finished fishing and were heading home. It was so rare that he shared it with me. This snake is truly unfortunate; just look at how many babies it had." Following the video's release, many viewers expressed their sympathy for the anaconda and its offspring while questioning the biological aspects of snake reproduction, with comments such as "Aren't snakes oviparous?" and "How could it be viviparous?"

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In reality, the anaconda featured in the video is likely a green anaconda (Eunectes murinus), which is known to be ovoviviparous. This means that while they do retain their eggs within their bodies until they hatch, they are not considered viviparous in the traditional sense. Recent studies suggest that green anacondas may exhibit a form of complete viviparity, where embryos develop within a placenta-like structure, providing nutrients—a phenomenon quite rare among reptiles.

The term "roadkill" refers to animals that are killed on roads due to collisions with vehicles, a consequence of human infrastructure intersecting with wildlife habitats. To mitigate such incidents, many countries have implemented various signage and constructed dedicated underpasses or overpasses for wildlife. However, despite these preventive measures, road construction inevitably encroaches upon natural habitats.