Snake, Constrictor, Leather-backed

Large and powerful the leatherback constrictor can exceed 35 feet in length. They inhabit the deep swamps and other wet and humid climates. They have a strip of thick, leathery skin that extends the entire length of their back. This may have evolved as a way to protect their spine as they prey on other predators like crocodiles or large lizards that inhabit the swamps with them. This leathery strip is prized by skilled leather workers and crafters.