The largest living snakes in the world
There are eleven living snakes, listed below according to their maximum known or reported mass, that have a maximum mass that may reach or exceed 50 pounds (23 kg). Pending the acceptance of its taxonomic status, the Bolivian anaconda (Eunectes beniensis) may also merit inclusion, and the northern and southern variations of African rock python could be considered separately, measured either by length or by weight.
1.Green anaconda
Scientific name ; [Eunectes murinus]
Family ;[Boidae]
Mass; May exceed 227 kg (500 lb),validity questionable 97.5 kg (215 lb), reliable, maximum among 780 specimens caught over a seven-year period 1992–98 Average 30.8 kg (68 lb) among 45 specimens (1992–98) Generally considered the heaviest
image;Length; May exceed 8.8 m (29 ft),not firmly verified 5.21 m (17.1 ft), reliable, maximum among 780 specimens caught over a seven-year period 1992–98 Average 3.7 m (12 ft) among 45 specimens (1992–98) Minimum adult length 3.2 m (10 ft) 5.6 m (18 ft), somewhat reliable
2.Burmese python
scientific name ; [ Python bivittatus]
Family ; Pythonidae
mass; 182.8 kg (403 lb), reliable, for "Baby" in 1998
image;length; 5.74 m (18.8 ft), reliable, for "Baby" ca. 1999 [Minimum adult length 2.35 m (7.7 ft)]
scientific name ; Malayopython reticulatus
family ; Pythonidae
mass; Up to 158 kg (350 lb), s.omewhat reliable 158.8 kg (350 lb), somewhat reliable, for "Medusa" in 2011 Almost 160 kg (350 lb), somewhat reliable, for "Twinkie" in 2014 .136 kg (300 lb), somewhat reliable, for "Fluffy" in 2010
133.7 kg (295 lb), reasonably reliable, for "Colossus" in 1954 (with an empty stomach). 124.7 kg (275 lb), somewhat reliable, for "Samantha" in 2002. 115 kg (254 lb), somewhat reliable, for "Super Snake" in 2021. 59 kg (130 lb), reliable, .wild specimen in 1999 (after not eating for nearly 3 months). Up to 158 kg (350 lb), somewhat reliable. 158.8 kg (350 lb), somewhat reliable, for "Medusa" in 2011. Almost 160 kg (350 lb), somewhat reliable, for "Twinkie" in 2014. 136 kg (300 lb), somewhat reliable, for "Fluffy" in 2010. 133.7 kg (295 lb), reasonably reliable, for "Colossus" in 1954 (with an empty stomach). 124.7 kg (275 lb), somewhat reliable, for "Samantha" in 2002. 115 kg (254 lb), somewhat reliable, for "Super Snake" in 2021. 59 kg (130 lb), reliable, wild specimen in 1999 (after not eating for nearly 3 months)
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length; 10 m (33 ft),not firmly verified. 7.9 m (26 ft), somewhat reliable, for "Samantha" in 2002. 7.67 m (25.2 ft), somewhat reliable, for "Medusa" in 2011. 7.3 m (24 ft), somewhat reliable, for "Fluffy" in 2010. 7 m (23 ft),. somewhat reliable, for "Super Snake" in 2021. 6.95 m (22.8 ft), reliable, wild specimen in 1999. 6.35 m (20.8 ft), reasonably reliable, for "Colossus" in 1963 (skeletal length). Minimum adult length 3.04 m (10.0 ft]
4.African rock python
scientific name; Python sebae (sometimes considered two species, P. sebae and P. natalensis)
family; Pythonidae
mass; Up to 113 kg (250 lb),not firmly verified
length; Up to 7.5 m (25 ft),not firmly verified .Minimum adult length 2.50 m (8.2 ft)
scientific name; Python molurus
family; Pythonidae
mass; 91 kg (200 lb),not firmly verified 52 kg (115 lb), reliable
length; 6.4 m (21 ft),not firmly verified. 4.6 m (15.1 ft), reliable
6.Amethystine (scrub) python
scientific name; Simalia amethistina
family; Pythonidae
mass; 91 kg (200 lb)[citation needed] Little information about size is available
length; Some reports up to or exceeding 8 m (26 ft),not firmly verified .7.2 m (24 ft), somewhat reliable. In excess of 6 m (20 ft).Typically 3.5 m (11 ft).Minimum adult length 1.8 m (5.9 ft). Little information about size is available
7.Yellow anaconda
scientific name; Eunectes notaeus
family; Boidae
mass;They commonly weigh 25 to 35 kg (55 to 77 lb), though large specimens can weigh 40 to 55 kg (88 to 121 lb) or even more.
8.Dark-spotted anaconda
scientific name; Eunectes deschauenseei
family; Boidae
mass;30 kg (66 lb)[citation needed]
length; 3 m (9.8 ft),validity unknown
length;4.8 m (16 ft)
10. Papuan python
scientific name;Apodora papuana
family;Pythonidae
mass;22.5 kg (50 lb)
11.Boa constrictor
scientific name; Boa constrictor
family;Boidae
Length: Female: 2.1 – 3 m (Adult), Male: 1.8 – 2.4 m (Adult)
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