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The Burmese python is probably the largest snake you'll find in the U.S., but the South American anaconda leaves no doubt which is the biggest.

Anaconda While pythons are in the fray for the competition for a snake's length, anaconda species surpass many pythons. Among them, the green anaconda is considered the longest snake.

From the monstrous Green Anaconda to the giant Reticulated Python, check out 7 largest snakes in the world and find out who reigns supreme.

Generally, green anacondas reach between 20 to 30 feet in length, according to National Geographic. While the reticulated python is longer than the green anaconda, the latter is heavier.

The largest snakes in the world, such as the reticulated python and the green anaconda, are not venomous. These snakes rely on their immense size and strength to subdue their prey.

Amethystine Python (Image: Canva) Smaller relative of the green anaconda, this South American snake weighs approximately 40 kg and measures 3–4 metres long.

6. Anaconda: A relative of the green anaconda, this species can also reach significant lengths, typically up to 18 feet (5.5 meters).