Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Reticulated pythons are the longest snakes in the world, capable of reaching 20 feet or more and weighing well over 200 pounds.

The record-keeping organization said it reviewed photographic and measurement evidence earlier this year before certifying the female snake’s length, surpassing the typical adult range for the species ...

Adult pythons can take on rabbits, monkeys, pigs, and even antelopes, depending on the species. Surprisingly, pythons have been documented eating large animals as well, such as deer, crocodiles, and ...