By Sakshi Sah
Published Mar 21, 2025

Hindustan Times
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7 biggest snakes in the world you need to know

According to BBC, the green anaconda is one of the longest snakes, growing up to 9 metres.

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The longest snake ever recorded was a reticulated python measuring 10 metres. In the wild, they usually grow up to 8 metres.

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Also called the scrub python, the Amethystine python is believed to grow over 8.5 metres.

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Burmese pythons can reach up to 5 metres in length.

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Africa’s largest snake, the African rock python, is a powerful hunter that can grow up to 6 metres long.

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The king cobra is the longest venomous snake, reaching 3.2 to 4 metres.

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The longest Indian python ever recorded measured 4.6 metres and weighed 52 kg.

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These giant snakes rule the wild with their size and strength.

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