Serpents have forever been associated with evil such as planning crimes and other deadly acts. Movies also show images of large snakes as deadly creatures that feed on human beings. In reality, some of the large snake species are not dangerous as they look.
People fear on the thought of large snakes. Oftentimes, they are related to hatred and legends. Some of the large species of snakes ever existed are not to be feared of. Instead, they should be paid with respect.
The African rock python is the 3rd largest snake in the world. It can grow up to 30 feet in length and can weigh as heavy as 250 lbs. It is bulky and has a dark arrowhead shape on its head. If the African rock python feeds on big animal, it can live up to a year without eating. It can eat a crocodile, gazelle, pig or antelope.
The Burmese python is one of the species of large snakes in the world. It is also the top choice of pet owners who want to have a giant animal as pet. However, the Burmese python is often abandoned by its owner in the long run because it can grow up to 23 feet, weigh 200 lbs. and their girth as big as telephone pole. This size is more than a single person can handle. Burmese python hunts its prey using heat sensors along their jaws and chemical receptors in their tongue. They feed on mammals and birds. Oftentimes, Burmese pythons are hunted for their skin, which is used to make bags and shoes, making the Burmese python one of the endangered species in the world.
Reticulated python is also one of the large species of snakes in the world. Its skin has a diamond shaped outline with white spots ad is highlighted with light brown background. The average size of a Reticulated python can be found throughout the coastal South Asia It is known for its eyes which has a vertical pupil with bright orange iris allowing the Reticulated python to hunt even at night.
Anacondas are also one of the large species of snakes in the world. They are native in South America. Its size enables it to win the title "king." Anaconda can grow to an average of 17 feet, however, it can grow as large as 28 feet and can weigh as heavy as 215 lbs. Anacondas can grow huge that they prefer living in water to support their weight.
These are just some of the large species of snakes in the world. More often than not, pythons retreat from human approach. It is in very rare instances that snakes, if not properly fed and irritated, attack humans. Most of these large snakes live in jungles far from human habitat. If they happen to be found in human dwellings, it is best to leave them at peace and give them their space. Most of the time they mind their own business, thus has to be treated with respect.
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