What is the longest snake? ——Unveiling the world's longest snake king

Snakes are one of the most mysterious reptiles on earth, with many species and different shapes. Among them, which snakes can grow the longest? What is the longest snake? How exaggerated is its body size? Where do they live? Are the longest snake and the largest snake the same species?

In this article, we will explore the longest snake in the world, analyze its body size, ecological habits, distribution area, and compare it with other giant snakes, so as to give you a deep understanding of the survival secrets of these behemoths.

1. What kind of snake is the longest snake in the world?

✅ The longest snake in the world is the reticulated python (scientific name: Malayopython reticulatus, English name: Reticulated Python).
✅ The body length of an adult reticulated python is usually between 4 and 7 meters, and the extreme individual can exceed 10 meters.
✅ The reticulated python is the longest snake in the world, but not the heaviest snake.

1.1 Record of the size of the reticulated python

• The longest known reticulated python record:

• In 1912, a 10.1-meter-long reticulated python was discovered in Indonesia, which is the longest snake individual officially recorded so far.

• An 8.7-meter-long reticulated python was found in Malaysia, which is considered to be one of the longest individuals found in recent years.

• In 2016, in Penang, Malaysia, workers found a giant reticulated python suspected to be more than 8 meters long, but it died shortly after being captured.

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