Snakes come in all shapes and sizes, but one species found deep in the Amazon can grow to truly gargantuan proportions.

Take a look at some of the biggest snakes found in the wild, according to BBC.

It has distinctive diamond-shaped pattern on its back, with colours ranging from tan to brown, often with white, yellow, and red scales ...

At almost twice the length of a London bus, this python can justly lay claim to being the world's longest snake. It measures just short of 50ft and weighs an astonishing 70 stone - also a record.

From the mighty saltwater crocodile to the massive green anaconda, the world’s biggest reptiles are as impressive as they are ...

The longest recorded anaconda is estimated to be around 29 feet, but this record is disputed and unverified. In verified records, saltwater crocodiles consistently outgrow anacondas in length. While ...

Africa’s largest snake, known for its aggressive nature and strength, with reports of attacks on humans, including children. Found in India and South Asia, capable of swallowing large animals and has ...

Vasuki indicus, a prehistoric snake fossil discovered in Gujarat, India, measures an astounding 49 feet in length, surpassing even the Titanoboa. This 47-million-year-old giant from the Eocene ...

The king cobra, previously believed to be a single species, is now identified as a complex of four distinct species due to genetic and morphological distinctions. This apex predator, known for its ...