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 ...

Paul Rosolie, from New York, recalled the horrific sensations he felt after being caught by an anaconda in the Amazon.

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.

The snake measuring 32.8 feet and weighing over ... Apparently this Anaconda could be the biggest ever. The previous records belong to an in captivity “Medusa” with 25 feet and an earlier ...

American conservationist Paul Rosolie risked his life to raise awareness about the Amazon rainforest after almost being eaten ...

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 ...

Reticulated python: The reticulated python is the largest snake native to Asia. They can grow up to 6.5 m (21 ft 4 in) and weigh 75 kg. Saltwater crocodile: It is the largest living reptile.

After they caught it, the snake was declared the largest in the state's history ... Authorities encourage people around the world to buy python leather from Florida, and discourage hunters ...