We intend to publish this record -for Bullsnakes as well as the largest snakes in the US. That said, just recently, August of 2015, we were given a Bullsnake that is a genuine 113 inches long, which blows the Indigo out of the water. That same research says they reach a maximum of 8.5 feet. Q: What about ANACONDAS? I thought they were the biggest snakes?Ī: Anacondas are considered to be the heaviest of all snakes topping out at over 300 pounds but not the longest.Ī: According to published scientific literature, the Eastern Indigo found in the South is the biggest snake in the US. We feel in reality, no python over 25 feet has been reliably verified. Although the record is considered to be 33 feet this information is more anecdotal and has not been proven to be true. Q: What is the LONGEST SNAKE in the world?Ī: The species of snake that gets the longest is the Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus) from Southeast Asia. So, if we absolutely must pick one, we will go with Taipans and brace ourselves for an outcry from other "experts." But, OK, even though we feel there are far too many variables to really be definitive, we know you want an answer. Taipans, Mambas, King Cobras, Eastern and Western Diamondbacks, Ferde lance, Bushmaster, and so many more depending on who you talk to. Q: What is the MOST DANGEROUS (not deadly) Snake in the world?Ī: The one that just bit you. The Gaboon Viper also packs a large quantity of pretty powerful venom They are known to have fangs up to 2 inches long. Medical care can be many miles away on foot.Ī: The Gaboon Viper (Bitis rhinoceros) of the forests of western Africa. These areas are rural and relatively undeveloped, it is warm and people frequently don’t wear much in the way of footwear. Q: What part of the world sees the most snakebites and deaths?Ī: South Asia (especially India), Southeast Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa. The same study warns, however, that given the underreporting that is likely, it is possible there are as many at 1.8 million envenomations worldwide per year and up to 94,000 deaths. Q: What snake KILLS THE MOST PEOPLE every year?Ī: It is either the Asian Cobra group (Naja sp.) and/or Saw-scaled vipers (Echis sp.) but there is no way to know which for sure.Ī recent study estimated that there are around 421,000 snake envenomations worldwide each year and of those bitten 20,000 a year die. However, only one human fatality is on record. Q: What is the DEADLIEST SNAKE IN THE WORLD? Or more accurately: What snake has the MOST POTENT VENOM?Ī: The Fierce Snake or Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus) of the remote deserts of Australia. Are you settling a bar bet? Arguing reptile facts at a family holiday? Debating something somebody posted about snakes on social media? Standing around the water cooler talking about a cool YouTube clip?ĭon’t you worry, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most frequently asked questions about our favorite belly-crawling friends.
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