Top 5 Largest Snake Species In The World

Snake is a reptile species that became a phobia for almost all individuals on earth with anaconda being the largest snake species among them all. Some of them can reach a staggering size capable of engulfing prey multiple times the size of itself. 

It made you imagine how they are capable of swallowing something so huge in such a tiny mouth. These snakes can grow up to 9 meters in length and perhaps even more. Medusa was the name given to the biggest snake in the world which perfectly suits the name.

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Here we would like to share with you the top 5 largest snake species in the world based on their length size.

5. Indian Python

The 5th biggest snake in the world can reach a maximum length of 6.4 meters and weighs 91 kg. The Indian Python definitely has an interesting color pattern on its body which makes it a suitable camouflage in the forest.

These color patterns help the python to adapt to its surrounding which constantly changes. Thanks to its strong muscles, the snake can also climb on trees easily and is known to be a great swimmer.

The snake is nocturnal in nature as it hunts during nighttime and will gather around with its species during mating season. The snake kills its victim by wrapping around them and crushing their bones.

4. Central African Rock Python

The Central African Rock python can reach a maximum length of 7.5 meters and weighs 114 kg making it the biggest snake species in Africa and 4th biggest in the world. Its common habitat will be the swamp, tall grass, and the tropical rainforest of Central and West Africa.

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This non-venomous snake has a marking and spot pattern all over its body. This allows the snake to disguise itself to the surrounding as they wish. There were also cases where the Central African Rock python engulfs a crocodile which will let them live for 1 year without food.

3. Burmese Python

Another non-venomous snake on this list the Burmese python is a huge snake measuring at 5 - 7.6 meters in length and weighing 137 kg. The snakes' commonplace to live will be the swamps, forest floors, tall grass, and the river valley in southeast Asia.

The Burmese Python can come in various colors making them quite unique from other regular snakes. This snake however has very poor eyesight but very good olfactory sensors capable of heat sensing their prey.

2. Reticulated Python

Capable of reaching a maximum length of 10 meters and weighing 135 kg, the reticulated python is the longest snake species in the world and the second largest snake species. The snake can usually be found in the tropical rainforest or small rivers in southeast Asia.

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The snake is non-venomous and tends to be on the ground most of the time. Aside from its huge size, it is well-known for its interesting color patterns. Its skin comes in various colors and this helps them adapt to different habitats.

This snake is usually alone and can be aggressive at times. The reticulated python hunts at nighttime by suffocating its victim and swallowing them whole.

1. Green Anaconda

The green anaconda is not only the largest snake species but also the largest anaconda in the world. The snake can reach a length of 6 - 9 meters in length and weighs a whopping 250 kg which is twice the size of a reticulated python.

The snake can be found all over the swamps or rivers of South America and interestingly enough the female is a much bigger size than the male. This snake is also nocturnal but some are believed to have seen them hunting during daylight.

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• Iluminasi

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