![]() Many say that the average length is somewhere in the low to mid 30's (feet). There is much debate on the true maximum size of these snakes. They are the heaviest (not necessarily the biggest) snakes in the world. The Green Anaconda is quite possibly the most feared constrictor and one of the most feared snakes in the world. There is a smaller species, called the Yellow Anaconda, which tops out around 12 feet, making it significantly smaller than its famous cousin. The name "Anaconda," when used in reference to colossal snakes, typically refers to the Green, or Common, Anaconda. It is not uncommon to find a dead rock python that has choked on a meal.Īnd next, of course, is the legendary Anaconda. These pythons are most well known for, quite literally, biting off more than they can chew. There are documented accounts of rock pythons attacking people, but very few of them killing humans. They are both respected and hated/feared in Africa, because they have a tendency to kill and consume livestock from towns, including goats, pets, and small deer. These snakes can weigh up to and over 170 pounds at adulthood. ![]() The largest caught was 32.1 feet long caught on Africa's Ivory Coast. The average adult length is around 16 feet, but specimens reaching over 20 are common. The Rock python is the largest species of snake that exists in Africa. They are highly aggressive, and, as the "parent" species of the Burmese python, that is not very surprising. They are very thick-bodied, with broad heads. At one point, Off the Ark had a 12-foot specimen available in their store and I got to see one of these monstrous snakes up close. Third, there is the notorious Rock Python. However, there are cases of them killing pets and livestock. While these snakes are large enough to inflict damage on humans, there are very few accounts of them attacking people, due to their slowness. Females are usually much more aggressive than males. These snakes are "lazier" than Burmese pythons, and spend most of their time in water or on the banks of streams, rivers, and creeks. Their average length is 13-14 feet and the average weight is 70 to 129 pounds. These large, thick-bodied pythons are also found in Southern Asia. Along with that, being members of the Rock Python family, they can display the aggressiveness of their cousins. Also, these snakes are not typically considered "pretty," which usually spares them being caught and bred as pets. This means captive-breeding programs are usually fairly exclusive. This can be attributed to the fact that they are classified as "Near Threatened" and cannot be removed from the wild. ![]() These snakes are not usually kept as pets. These look very similar to their close cousins, the Burmese and Rock pythons. Next, there is the Indian Python, also known as the Tiger Python. The albino Burmese python is so famous and so revered in the reptile community that it has its own name, "The Golden Python." They have highly sought-after morphs, perhaps one of the most common and treasured is the albino morph. These pythons are well-known for their coloration. However, they will probably always be popular pets. There were slightly over 20 documented accounts of Burmese pythons sending their owners to the hospital last year. They are known for their attitude, and are infamous for biting their handlers. Their average length is 18 feet and their average weight is 190 pounds. They are found naturally in rain forests in Southeast Asia, and are actually near-threatened in the wild. Burmese Pythons are a subspecies of Indian pythons, as are Rock Pythons both of which are on the list. This large-bodied snake is responsible for the most deaths and attacks on reptile-keepers. While being a very popular pet, they tend to be aggressive, especially when food is involved. ![]()
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