1. Gran python reticulada o boa en el piso | Foto Premium
    The largest pythons, particularly the reticulated python, can reach astonishing lengths, with the longest recorded specimen measuring 26.5 feet.

    Largest Python Species

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    Pythons are fascinating creatures that can grow to extraordinary sizes. The reticulated python holds the title for the longest snake, while the Burmese python is known for its invasive presence in non-native habitats. Their impressive size and ecological roles make them a subject of interest for both researchers and wildlife enthusiasts alike.
    AZ Animals
    These Massive Pythons Are the World’s Largest - AZ Animals
    The largest python recorded was a 26.5 foot reticulated python! Pythons are some of the biggest snakes on Earth. Here, we’ll learn about the ten largest pythons in the world, and w…
    Atlas Obscura
    Found: The Largest Python Ever Captured - Atlas Obscura
    The python was 26 feet long, and very heavy. (Photo: Malaysia’s Civil Defence Force) The construction workers found the python curled up under a tree, and they did what most of us …
    Wikipedia
    List of largest snakes - Wikipedia
    The largest living snakes in the world, measured either by length or by weight, are various members of the Boidae and Pythonidae families. They include anacondas, pythons and boa c…
    American Oceans
    Biggest Python Ever Recorded - American Oceans
    The fascination with the size of pythons stems not only from their potential to reach extraordinary lengths but also from their impact on ecosystems both as native and invasive spe…
    Natural History Museum
    What is the biggest snake in the world? - Natural History Museum
    The largest snakes in the world belong to the python and boa families. Which family contains the biggest depends on whether you’re measuring these reptiles by weight or length. Whi…
  2. List of largest snakes - Wikipedia

    There are fourteen or fifteen living snake species that clearly have a maximum mass of at least 50 lb (23 kg), as shown in the table below. These include all species that reach a length of at least 20 ft (6 m).

  3. Burmese python caught in Florida Everglades. Is it largest ever?

    Jun 6, 2025 · Three hunters captured a massive Burmese python in the Florida Everglades on May 31, 2025. The longest Burmese python ever recorded was 19 feet long, caught in 2023.

  4. Found: The Largest Python Ever Captured - Atlas Obscura

    Apr 11, 2016 · The snake is a reticulated python, one of the largest snake species in the world. This one weighed in at around 550 pounds, and measured 26 feet.

  5. The Largest Python Ever Captured in Florida’s Everglades

    Dec 6, 2025 · The discovery of the largest python ever captured in Florida’s Everglades is both an astounding feat and a crucial wake-up call. This event has drawn attention not only to the stunning …

  6. These Massive Pythons Are the World’s Largest - AZ Animals

    Mar 27, 2025 · Pythons are some of the biggest snakes on Earth. Here, we’ll learn about the ten largest pythons in the world, and where they live. All pythons are non-venomous snakes that rely on …

  7. The Biggest Pythons Ever Caught in Florida | Field & Stream

    Sep 10, 2025 · Touted as the largest python ever documented in Florida when it was captured in August 2012, the 17-foot, 7-inch female weighed 164.5 pounds and carried 87 eggs—also a state record at …

  8. Biggest Python Ever Recorded - American Oceans

    Giant pythons, such as Python sebae (African rock python) and Eunectes murinus (green anaconda), rank among the largest snake species known. The green anaconda is frequently cited as the …

  9. What Is the Largest Python in the World? - Biology Insights

    Aug 21, 2025 · Pythons are large, non-venomous snakes known for their impressive size and powerful constricting abilities. One species stands out as the world’s longest. This article identifies this record …

  10. The Biggest Python In Florida Is Nothing Compared To The ... - Sciencing

    Apr 18, 2025 · The Burmese python, an invasive species that's destroying the Florida Everglades, is among the largest snakes in the world — both in length and weight. The longest ever recorded — …

  11. Yikes! Biggest slithering Burmese pythons caught in Florida Python ...

    Aug 10, 2024 · People travel from far and wide to the Florida Python Challenge. They camp in tents, RVs, to catch one of these elusive slithering Burmese pythons.