Which are the world’s largest snakes? Currently, the world’s longest and largest snakes are the reticular pythons which can grow up to nine meters long and a diameter of up to one meter. They are not venomous but depend on their powerful muscles to constrict and crush their prey into pulp before swallowing whole.
They are enormous but not venomous
They are long, they are strong, and they crush their prey into pulp before swallowing whole! They are the world’s largest snakes and one would rather be caught by a tiger than meet any of these giant reptiles. They are enormous but not venomous. They hunt down their victims and squeeze them into submission. Which are the world’s largest snakes?
Reticular pythons are the longest snakes
Currently, the reticular pythons (Python reticulates) are the world’s largest snakes and the longest at that. These giant snakes are famed to grow up to a length of 28 feet, slightly shorter than 9 meters. They are excellent swimmers and normally constrict their prey, snuffing out any signs of life.
Where are they found?
Do you live in any of the following countries? You have every reason to be afraid for a giant python may be watching you. These giant reptiles are found in Bangladesh, Myanmar, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Cambodia, Timor and Laos among other countries. They rarely attack humans for they are large enough to be noticed but when they do…..
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