Of southeast Asia and East Indies; the largest snake in the world.
1The longest known living snake species, Python reticulatus, has been measured at 29 feet long.
2The Python reticulatus (the "rock-snake") has been known like the cobra de capello, to make short voyages at sea.
3The reticulated python ( Python reticulatus) is the longest snake in the world, capable of reaching over 10 metres in length.