Discovery of record-length python in Sulawesi highlights threats and conservation efforts for giant snakes in Indonesia.

A giant reticulated python named Ibu Baron has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the longest wild snake ever measured. Stretching over 23 feet, the discovery highlights Indonesia’s rich ...

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Quick Take Reticulated pythons are the longest snakes in the world, capable of reaching 20 feet or more and weighing well ...