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Top 7 largest python species in the world

Pythons are dangerous and extremely large animals, with just a small mark or blow being enough to kill their prey. There are hundreds of different Pythons in the world. There are species that are only 1.2 meters long, but there are also species that are more than a meter long and weigh hundreds of kilograms. Today, let's take a look at the world's largest python species.

1. Python molurus bivittatus

The Burmese python, also known as the mold python (three-part nomenclature: Python molurus bivittatus), was previously considered the largest subspecies of the Indian python in the python genus until 2009, when scientists re-verified that they were is a separate species, and one of the six largest snakes in the world, native to many tropical and semi-tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia. They are usually found near water and are sometimes semi-aquatic, but can also be found in plants. In the wild, individuals have an average length of 3.7 meters (12 ft), but can reach a length of 5.74 m. In 24 hours, pythons have swallowed four goats weighing about 5.5 to 8.5 kg. Fasting for a long time, but capable of eating a lot at a time, and feeling lethargic when fasting.


Most recently in the US's Everglades National Park, a giant Burmese python was discovered that was 5.3 meters long, weighed 75kg and was pregnant with 87 eggs. This is said to be the python with the most eggs found in the US.
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2. Python sebae

The African rock python, scientific name Python sebae, is a species of python in the python genus. This python species is distributed in Africa, south of the Sahara desert from Senegal to Ethiopia and Somalia, including Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Upper Volta, Ghana, Togo, Niger, Nigeria , Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, ...


The African rock python is one of the largest python species in the world. With an average size of more than 6m and weighing up to 136kg, the African rock python is truly a dangerous python. Their grip is so strong, they can wrap to death in a few seconds prey that is several times larger than them.


African rock pythons often live in grasslands, areas near water banks (rivers, streams, swamps...) or near forests. They are usually brown, olive, gray and gray-white. African rock pythons have an average lifespan of 12 years.
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3. Indian python

Like African pythons, Indian pythons also kill their prey by squeezing. The more the prey struggles, the stronger the squeeze. Indian pythons have an average length of about 6m and weigh 140kg. Many children are even more developed. The lifespan of this python can be up to 20 years.


Indian python, also known as ground python, flower python (Muong people), tu ngu luon (Tay people),.... Ground python lives in upland fields along the forest edge, grasslands, poor secondary forests, rarely they live in the jungle. They have the habit of chasing prey and catching it by jumping and catching. The species' main activity is at night. During the day, they lie on trees in the hot season or crouch in earthen burrows or termite nests in the cold season.

Female ground pythons usually lay 15-25 eggs per clutch, which they wrap around the nest to guard the eggs. Ground pythons do not bite adults to death, however, you should be careful with young children,[6] they eat vertebrates from medium size (wild boar, muntjac, mouse chevrotain) to small size ( snakes, birds, frogs). Ground pythons can become natural enemies to catch mice, contributing to the protection of agricultural and forestry production
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4. Reticulated Python

The reticulated python, king python or Asian reticulated python is a type of large python, belonging to the python family and genus of the same name, living in Southeast Asia. This species was first scientifically described by Schneider in 1801.


The Reticulated Python is a quite slender and agile python. But they are extremely dangerous. Up to now, there have been many deaths caused by this python. Therefore, they are also classified as "cannibals". This python species originates from some regions in Australia and Indonesia. They also appear in Vietnam and are listed in the Vietnam Red Book. Each Reticulated python has an average lifespan of 20 years, is up to 8.5 m long and weighs 159 kg. They often live in tropical forests, warm places and near water sources.


Like other types of pythons, reticulated pythons are not venomous and so they kill their prey by wrapping their body around the animal and squeezing it to death. Although reticulated pythons are strong enough to kill humans, they are not considered dangerous animals to humans and attacks on people are very rare. As a good swimmer, reticulated pythons can migrate to live on small islands located near the shore. The scientific name "reticulatus" (meaning "reticular") is related to the characteristic patterns on its skin.
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5. Green anaconda

The green anaconda, also known as the common anaconda or common water boa with the scientific name Eunectes murinus, is a giant water snake in the South American python family. This species was first scientifically described by Linnaeus in 1758. This is the largest and heaviest snake in existence.


Living mainly in South America and the Amazon forest, this green python can be up to 9m long and weigh 250kg. This is a water-loving species so they move very quickly underwater, and "walk" quite slowly when on land. As giant reptiles, their food is also large animals such as deer, deer... In addition, buffalo and bison they also roll to death and swallow. With its blue coat, this python can easily camouflage under trees without fear of being discovered by its prey.

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6. Anaconda

The Anaconda, also known as the Water Boa or South American Python, is a genus of giant snakes that lives in the Amazon River basin, South America. South American pythons include four species of snakes that like to live in water, or hide in swamps, rivers and jungles of South America.


Considered the scariest species in the world, the anaconda is considered the king of pythons because of its terrifying size. Anaconda pythons can be 15 meters long and weigh up to 1 ton. They are ferocious species, able to attack their prey quickly and suddenly, making it impossible for the opponent to escape. Anaconda's favorite food is crocodile. Because it is so large, anaconda moves very slowly and takes a long time to digest. If the anaconda has just eaten a large prey, it can take a long time for the Anaconda to hunt again.

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7. Python Titanoboa

When talking about real "monsters", we must mention Titanoboa python. Titanoboa pythons lived in the world 60 million years ago at the same time as dinosaurs.

The only known species is Titanoboa cerrejonensis, the largest snake discovered to date. By comparing the size and shape of its fossilized spine to that of modern snakes, researchers estimate that T. cerrejonensis was about 13 m (43 ft) long, weighing about 1,135 kg (2,500 pounds) and is about 1 m (3.3 ft) wide at the thickest point of its body. Fossils of 28 individuals of T. cerrejonensis were found in coal mines at Cerrejón in northern Colombia in 2009. Before this discovery, a few Paleocene vertebrate fossils were also found. has been found in ancient tropical environments in South America. Related to South American giant pythons.


They can swallow a cow or even several adults with ease. They are the largest python species found to date. It's terrifying.

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