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Reticulated python

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Reticulated python

The reticulated python (Malayopython reticulatus) is a python species native to South and Southeast Asia. It is the world's longest snake, and the third heaviest snake. It is a non-venomous constrictor and an excellent swimmer that has been reported far out at sea. It has colonized many small islands within its range. Because of its wide distribution, it is listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. In several countries in its range, it is hunted for its skin, for use in traditional medicine, and for sale as pets. Due to this, it is one of the most economically important reptiles worldwide. In very rare cases, reticulated pythons have killed and swallowed adult humans.

Tables

· Characteristics › Reported sizes
October, 1859
October, 1859
Date
October, 1859
Location
Bayan Lepas, Penang Island, Malaysia
Reported length
853.4 cm (336.0 in)
Reported weight
Not listed
Reported girth
81.28 cm (32.00 in)
Scientifically analyzed length
Not listed
Comments
Discovered eating a pig on the road to Teluk Kumbar and killed
1912
1912
Date
1912
Location
Sulawesi Island, Indonesia
Reported length
998.2 cm (393.0 in)
Reported weight
Not listed
Reported girth
30.48 cm (12.00 in)
Scientifically analyzed length
Not listed
Comments
Reported to have been shot near a mining camp. Account given by explorer Henry C Raven. One photo was taken, but the body was not preserved.
1931–1948
1931–1948
Date
1931–1948
Location
Evansville, Indiana, United States
Reported length
1,023.62 cm (403.00 in)
Reported weight
303.907 kg (670.00 lb)
Reported girth
Not listed
Scientifically analyzed length
Not listed
Comments
Kept at Mesker Zoo between 1931 and 1948. Exceptional weight claim believed to be in error.
2011
2011
Date
2011
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Reported length
767 cm (302 in)
Reported weight
158.8 kg (350 lb)
Comments
Named "Medusa"; considered by the Guinness Book of World Records to be the longest (verified) living snake ever kept in captivity
Date
Location
Reported length
Reported weight
Reported girth
Scientifically analyzed length
Comments
October, 1859
Bayan Lepas, Penang Island, Malaysia
853.4 cm (336.0 in)
Not listed
81.28 cm (32.00 in)
Not listed
Discovered eating a pig on the road to Teluk Kumbar and killed
1912
Sulawesi Island, Indonesia
998.2 cm (393.0 in)
Not listed
30.48 cm (12.00 in)
Not listed
Reported to have been shot near a mining camp. Account given by explorer Henry C Raven. One photo was taken, but the body was not preserved.
1931–1948
Evansville, Indiana, United States
1,023.62 cm (403.00 in)
303.907 kg (670.00 lb)
Not listed
Not listed
Kept at Mesker Zoo between 1931 and 1948. Exceptional weight claim believed to be in error.
2011
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
767 cm (302 in)
158.8 kg (350 lb)
Named "Medusa"; considered by the Guinness Book of World Records to be the longest (verified) living snake ever kept in captivity

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