Reticulated python

The reticulated python is the world's longest snake, stretching across South and Southeast Asia. This non-venomous constrictor is a skilled swimmer, sometimes found far out at sea. It thrives in diverse habitats and is hunted for its skin and use in traditional medicine.

• It is the third heaviest snake globally, after the green anaconda and Burmese python.
• It has been known to colonize small islands within its range.
• Humans have occasionally been killed and swallowed by this python.