Snakes have long been associated with fear and mystery. But some of these slithering creatures have gained notoriety for their sheer size. Here are 10 of the biggest snakes ever captured.
1. Titanoboa Cerrejonensis
This prehistoric snake, which lived during the Paleocene epoch about 58 to 60 million years ago, is believed to be the world’s largest snake ever. Specimens of the Titanoboa Cerrejonensis have been found in the Cerrejón Formation of Columbia, South America and scientists estimate that the snake grew up to 42 feet in length and weighed up to 2,500 pounds.
2. Reticulated Python
The Reticulated Python is the longest snake in the world and can grow up to 33 feet long. It is also the heaviest snake on the planet, weighing up to 550 pounds. Native to the jungles of southeast Asia, the Reticulated Python is often found in the wild preying on mammals, birds, and reptiles.
3. African Rock Python
The African Rock Python is native to the African continent and can grow up to 26 feet long. It is a non-venomous snake and is also the heaviest snake found in Africa. Its diet consists mainly of small mammals, birds, and reptiles.
4. Anaconda
Anacondas are a group of large snakes found in the Amazon basin of South America. The largest species, the Green Anaconda, can grow up to 25 feet and weigh up to 550 pounds. Anacondas feed on a variety of animals such as fish, birds, and mammals.
5. Burmese Python
The Burmese Python is native to the jungles of Southeast Asia and can grow up to 20 feet long. It is the fifth heaviest snake in the world and feeds mainly on small mammals, birds, and other reptiles.
6. Indian Python
The Indian Python is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka and can grow up to 18 feet long. It is a non-venomous snake and feeds on small mammals, birds, and other reptiles.
7. Amethystine Python
The Amethystine Python is native to the jungles of northern Australia and New Guinea and can grow up to 16 feet long. It is a non-venomous snake and feeds mainly on small mammals, birds, and other reptiles.
8. Amazon Tree Boa
The Amazon Tree Boa is native to the jungles of South America and can grow up to 12 feet long. It is a non-venomous snake and feeds mainly on small mammals, birds, and other reptiles.
9. Yellow Anaconda
The Yellow Anaconda is native to the jungles of South America and can grow up to 11 feet long. It is a non-venomous snake and feeds mainly on small mammals, birds, and other reptiles.
10. Boa Constrictor
The Boa Constrictor is native to Central and South America and can grow up to 10 feet long. It is a non-venomous snake and feeds mainly on small mammals, birds, and other reptiles.
These 10 snakes are some of the biggest ever captured and provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of snake conservation.
