The longest venomous snake, with a length up to 18.5–18.8 ft (5.6–5.7 m), is the king cobra, [1] while contesters for the heaviest title include the Gaboon viper and the Eastern diamondback …

Dec 4, 2025 · The emerald wonder of the Amazon rainforest just yielded a monstrous find: an 8-meter-long, 200-kilogram (26-foot-long, 440-pound) northern green anaconda, previously …

Mar 4, 2025 · The green anaconda — scientific name Eunectes murinus — is the heaviest snake species on our planet. These colossal serpents slither through the waterways of South …

Mar 22, 2025 · Here’s a look at the biggest snakes on Earth, ranked from the largest to the (still very big) smallest. 1. Reticulated Python. Known as the undisputed champion of length, the …

Apr 19, 2024 · Titanoboa was one of the biggest known snake to have ever existed. Dating back 60 million years, this snake was the prehistoric grandfather of the region’s modern-day …

Dec 26, 2025 · From living behemoths that can swallow deer whole to extinct leviathans that ruled prehistoric swamps, here’s your definitive guide to Earth’s most massive snakes. Ranking the …

Jul 20, 2025 · Snakes are among the most fascinating and misunderstood creatures on our planet. Their sheer size and length can invoke awe and admiration or fear and fascination, …

Aug 1, 2025 · The reticulated python (Malayopython reticulatus) may be the longest (on average) extant snake species, but the infamous anaconda is much heavier. The latter, specifically the …

Dec 31, 2025 · This article explores 13 of the world’s most impressive giant snake species that can still be found in the wild today, detailing their unique characteristics, habitats, and the …

Jul 1, 2025 · Researchers in Colombia have uncovered the world’s largest snake, a discovery that shatters all previous size records. While the Green Anaconda is recognised as the current …