Snakes are among the most ancient creatures to inhabit our planet. Since ancient times, they have been feared and revered. The largest snakes in the world are not necessarily venomous, but they look terrifying, even in photographs.
Anaconda
The anaconda is one of the largest snakes. It lives in the tropical regions of South America and can reach 5–6 meters in length. Its teeth are sharp but non-venomous. Its bite can be quite painful but does not cause significant harm. It feeds on various mammals and reptiles.
An adult digests and assimilates food for 3–4 weeks.
Boa
The boa constrictor is another example of a large, non-venomous reptile. It lives in South America, Brazil, and Argentina. It reaches 2.5–3 meters in length. It feeds on mammals, reptiles, and birds. Boa constrictors' activity depends on ambient temperature.
Cobra
The king cobra is one of the largest venomous snakes in the world. It is not above eating its own kind.
Hieroglyphic python
Found in African subtropical forests, it is one of the five largest snakes in the world.
Dark Tiger Python
The Burmese python is found in Thailand, Vietnam, and East India. It feeds on mammals and birds.
Light Tiger Python
This snake is less impressive in size than its relative, the Burmese python. It lives in the forests of India, Nepal, and Pakistan.
Amethyst python
The amethystine python is the largest snake in Australia. It feeds on small birds, mammals, and lizards.
Bushmaster
The bushmaster is the largest snake in South America, a species of viper.
One legend says that at night the snake takes milk from cows and women while they sleep.
Black mamba
The black mamba is one of the most venomous snakes in the world. Its teeth reach 22–33 mm in length. It lives in Africa.
Reticulated python
The reticulated python is considered the largest snake in the world. It can reach a length of 4 to 10 meters. It lives primarily in the tropical forests of South Asia. It feeds on rodents, birds, and monkeys.
The reticulated python has long, sharp teeth, but it does not have poison glands.
Snakes evolved from lizards
Snakes' eyelids are transparent and remain permanently closed.
Snakes are unpleasant and dangerous to humans. However, beyond their harm, they can also be quite beneficial. Consider the medicinal products that contain snake venom.
