Apr 26, 2024, 05:22 PM IST

Snakes capable of swallowing humans

Prashant Tamta

Around 3,000 different species of snakes are found around the world. Some are poisonous and others are non-venomous.

Their sizes range from a few inches to more than 30 feet and can be up to 140 kg in weight.

Some snakes are even capable of swallowing humans. However, there are rarely such cases reported.

Check 4 such snakes found in the world:

African Rock Python: Largest snake species in Africa, they can grow up to 14 feet. They are capable of eating humans.

Burmese Pythons: They are non-venomous snakes, but they can overpower prey, including humans, by constricting them to death.

Green Anacondas: They are one of the few snakes capable of consuming a human, however, this is extremely rare.

Reticulated Pythons: They have an average length of 16 - 21 feet and weigh up to 140 kg.

Reticulated Pythons: They have an average length of 16 - 21 feet and weigh up to 140 kg.