Fri May 24 14:05:20 SAST 2013
Fri May 24 14:05:20 SAST 2013

The world's longest snake

Apr 26, 2012 | Dr Know It All | 0 comments

WE LEARNT about the world's deadliest snake earlier this week, but today we have the world's longest snake - the reticulated python - which is found in the humid rainforests and woodlands of Southeast Asia.

The term reticulated refers to the net-like pattern on its skin, which provides it with a perfect camouflage.

One reticulated python captured in 1912 - 100 years ago - was an amazing 10m long. Other very long specimens include Colossus from the Pittsburgh zoo, which was 8.5m and Fluffy from the Columbus Zoo, which was 7m. - uncovered.com; buzzle.com; largestsmartestfastest.com

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