The Longest Snake In the World

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Size, Habit, & More For Reticulated Python

Size:

Largest snake species in the world

Size:

Lengths of over 20 feet

Fun Fact:

name is derived from the Latin word "reticulatus," means net-like, due to the complex patterns on its scales that resemble a net

Habitat:

found in the rainforests of Southeast Asia

Habitat:

Spends most of its days coiled up in trees or lying in wait for prey

Climbers:

Pythons can easily climb trees

Swimmers:

excellent swimmers and can stay underwater for up to 30 minutes, letting their prey come to the surface for air before striking

Hunters:

Excellent hunters who can catch and kill prey precisely

Hunting:

Take down prey much more significant than themselves by coiling around them tightly and suffocating them

Hunting:

Sharp teeth and powerful jaws also allow them to grip and hold onto their meals quickly

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