Snakes are some of the most peculiar reptiles on Earth. They slither their way around the world on land and their dominion extends even in lakes, rivers and oceans. Snakes evolved from aquatic and burrowing lizards and today there are over 2900 species of them around the world. So, let us see among all these species, which one qualifies to be the biggest snake in the world.The biggest snake in the world by length, that is, the longest snake is the ‘Reticulated Python’ or Python Reticulatus found in South East Asia. Growing up to an average length of over 28 feet (that is 8.7 meters), this is the longest species of snake in the world. These snakes belong to the family of pythons, which are all non-venomous giant snakes, who kill their prey by constriction. They also happen to be the longest living reptiles on Earth. Their name ‘Reticulated’ or ‘Net Like’ comes from the net like patterns on their bodies.

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