Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Worlds longest wild snake found in Indonesia

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Worlds longest wild snake found in Indonesia

“Meet "The Baroness" — a 23-foot-8-inch female reticulated python from Indonesia who just snatched the Guinness World Record for longest wild snake ever measured. Two blokes went hunting for this legendary serpent after hearing rumours, and bloody hell, they found her. When your average python tops out at 19 feet and this absolute unit is pushing 24, you know nature is taking the piss.”

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Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Guinness World Records confirmed a massive reticulated python discovered in the Maros region of Indonesia is officially the longest wild snake to be formally measured.

The record-keeping organization said it reviewed evidence confirming the female snake measures 23 feet and 8 inches in length.

The snake is currently in the care of conservationist Budi Purwanto, licensed snake handler Diaz Nugraha and natural history photographer Radu Frentiu.

Nugraha and Frentiu said they went out in search of the impressively long snake after hearing of rumored sightings. They dubbed the serpent Ibu Baron, or "The Baroness."

Reticulated pythons typically grow to an adult length ranging from 9 feet, 10 inches to 19 feet, 2 inches.

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