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  2. List of largest snakes - Wikipedia

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    The longest venomous snake is the king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah), with lengths (recorded in captivity) of up to 5.7 m (19 ft) and a weight of up to 12.7 kg (28 lb). [53] It is also the largest elapid. The second-longest venomous snake in the world is possibly the African black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis), which

  3. Central African rock python - Wikipedia

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    The Central African rock python (Python sebae) is a species of large constrictor snake in the family Pythonidae. The species is native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is one of 10 living species in the genus Python. Africa's largest snake and one of the eight largest snake species in the world (along with the green anaconda, reticulated python ...

  4. Black mamba - Wikipedia

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    The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is a species of highly venomous snake belonging to the family Elapidae.It is native to parts of sub-Saharan Africa.First formally described by Albert Günther in 1864, it is the second-longest venomous snake after the king cobra; mature specimens generally exceed 2 m (6 ft 7 in) and commonly grow to 3 m (9.8 ft).

  5. Pythonidae - Wikipedia

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    Indian python (Python molurus) The Pythonidae, commonly known as pythons, are a family of nonvenomous snakes found in Africa, Asia, and Australia. Among its members are some of the largest snakes in the world. Ten genera and 39 species are currently recognized. Being naturally non-venomous, pythons must constrict their prey to induce cardiac ...

  6. List of largest reptiles - Wikipedia

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    The King cobra is the longest venomous snake in the world. The longest venomous snake is the king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah), with lengths (recorded in captivity) of up to 5.7 m (19 ft) and a weight of up to 12.7 kg (28 lb). [1] It is also the largest elapid. The second-longest venomous snake in the world is possibly the African black mamba ...

  7. Study shows how snakes got an evolutionary leg up on the ...

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    Since first appearing during the age of dinosaurs, snakes have authored an evolutionary success story - slithering into almost every habitat on Earth, from oceans to tree tops. Scientists ...

  8. Austin Stevens - Wikipedia

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    Austin Stevens Official Website. (closed in 2016) Austin Stevens (born 19 May 1950) is a South African-born Australian [1] naturalist, herpetologist, wildlife photographer, documentarian, television personality, and author. [2] He is best known as the host of the Animal Planet nature documentary series Austin Stevens: Snakemaster (2004−09).

  9. Southern African rock python - Wikipedia

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    The Southern African rock python (Python natalensis) is a large python species native to Southern Africa inhabiting savanna and woodland. [1] It was first described by Andrew Smith in 1833. [ 2 ] Growing a length of more than 5 m (16 ft), this is one of the largest snakes in the world.