But which snake takes the cake as the biggest in the world? Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. The reticulated python is the longest snake in the world ...

Because of this, the nostrils and eyes have evolved to be on top of the head, rather than to the sides, so that the snake can breathe and see prey and predators above water while its large body is ...

The green anaconda (Eunectes murinus) grabs the title of biggest snake in the world. And probably eats it. Patrick K. Campbell/Shutterstock While you may not want to encounter one on a hike ...

At almost twice the length of a London bus, this python can justly lay claim to being the world's longest snake. It measures just short of 50ft and weighs an astonishing 70 stone - also a record.

These massive snakes can grow up to 25 feet (7.6 meters) and are known for their large girth. African Rock Python (Python sebae) – This species can grow to around 20 feet (6 meters) in length and is ...

7. King Cobra: Known as the world's longest venomous snake, it can grow up to 18 feet (5.5 meters) in length. 6. Anaconda: A ...

Fossils found in Colombia indicate that a giant snake may have roamed the earth 60 million years ago Explore Subscribe Newsletters Content Licensing Our Partners ...

Research by National Geographic reveals that the green anaconda is actually two species; the southern and northern green anaconda. These snakes are kn ...

Tim Nanninga, a snake catcher, said the woman was “extremely lucky” to avoid being bitten by one of the world’s most deadly snakes. “She has gone straight to the side of the road ...