Anaconda at New England Aquarium in Boston

One thing is for sure. Not many people would want to wake up and find themselves face-to-face with an anaconda.

Looking at one of these gargantuan snakes that was behind glass (thankfully) at the New England Aquarium in Boston was quite a chilling experience for a non-snake-lover.

They are the biggest snakes in the world. They can grow up to 30 feet long and weigh more than 550 pounds, according to the Aquarium's fascinating  website.

There are four species of anaconda.  They are a type of boa constrictor, the website informed, and  there are 41 species of boas!

The hardy creatures live anywhere from 10 to 30  years.

Found in both Central and South America, anacondas eat birds, fish,  small and large mammals, and  reptiles.

After reading about anacondas, those little garter snakes that you might see in your garden will look pretty darned good!

HAVE YOU EVER SEEN AN ANACONDA? IF NOT, WOULD YOU LIKE TO?