World Snake Day: Top 10 Heaviest Snakes in the World

By Sheetal Kumari | July 16, 2025

World Snake Day: Top 10 Heaviest Snakes in the World

The green anaconda is the heaviest snake in the world, weighing more than 200 kg and measuring up to 30 feet long.

Green Anaconda

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This huge constrictor grows more than 5 metres and weighs approximately 100 kg, widely distributed in Southeast Asia.

Burmese Python

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Though longer than the anaconda, it’s a bit lighter, weighing to 75 kg. Famous for its stunning markings.

Reticulated Python

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The largest snake found in Africa and weighing up to 60 kg. It’s aggressive and extremely powerful, famed for being uncontrollable.

African Rock Python

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Inhabiting Sri Lanka and India, this snake weighs up to 50 kg and measures 4–5 metres.

Indian Python

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Also referred to as the scrub python, it’s Australia’s biggest snake, weighing approximately 30–40 kg and measuring 5 metres.

Amethystine Python

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Smaller relative of the green anaconda, this South American snake weighs approximately 40 kg and measures 3–4 metres long.

Yellow Anaconda

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Found in Central and South America, this legendary snake weighs 30 kg and measures more than 3 metres.

Boa Constrictor

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Close relative of the African rock python, it weighs around 30–40 kg and is noted for its muscle mass.

Central African Rock Python

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This uncommon New Guinea species weighs a maximum of 30 kg and is distinct for colour change when stressed.

Papuan Python

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