A giant python in South Sulawesi has turned a local encounter into an international record, and not just because of her size.

At 23 feet 8 inches long, a wild snake in Indonesia has quietly stepped into global attention. Locals call her “The Baroness” ...

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 ...

The female snake measures in at approximately 23 feet and 8 inches, although its length can be significantly extended when sedated “A python this big will probably be drawn toward a village … and once ...

Among all reptiles on the planet, snakes are arguably the most intriguing ones due to their unusual features and the ...

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.