Are you from the team terrified of snakes? If so, don't feel alone, as this reptile is one of the most fearsome in people. Despite this, there are many curiosities about them. Below we will list the six biggest snakes that exist or have ever existed on the planet.
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Check out the six below snakes with unbelievable lengths:
Titanoboa cerrejonensis
To start the list, we have Titanoboa cerrejonensis. Studies say it existed 58 to 60 million years ago. Known to be the largest snake on the planet, it lived in the rainforests of South America. More than 12 meters long, the snake weighed more than a thousand kilos.
Palaeophis colossaeus
This species of snake was one of the dominant ones in Africa and could reach up to 12 meters in length. Known for being one of the largest snakes that ever existed, Palaeophis colossaeus had parts of its skeleton found in the Sahara desert.
Garstin's Giant Serpent
According to studies, this snake existed 40 million years ago in the northern Sahara. Its length ranged from 7 to 10 meters, and its main diet was medium-sized mammals.
green anaconda
These reptiles can be found in the Amazon and weigh around 250 kg, reaching up to 9 meters in length. Normally, the main prey are capybaras and alligators.
reticulated python
Originally from South Asia, this snake has a size that varies from 6.25 to 7.7 meters. There were reports that, in 1912, a 10 meter long one was found. she is extremely dangerous and poses a lot of danger to humans.
Indian python
Found in South Asia, this snake, according to experts, can vary from 4 to 6 meters in length. Weighing almost 100 kg, this snake has membranes on its face that are capable of detecting infrared radiation.
