Medusa, World's Largest Captive Snake

I just saw this on the news this morning. They are waiting for Guiness World Records to officially verify it. They are claiming that she is 25 feet and 300 lbs. She is a beautiful Retic. IIRC they said on HLN, that she is only 9 years old...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmgI7_WYaRk

http://travel.aol.co.uk/2011/09/23/m...-in-captivity/

I thought there was a larger Burm out there, but I guess not. I'm wondering about the comment regarding the only snake that has consumed a human. I've never heard of any snake consuming a human other than the bogus pics that are roaming the internet, or the attempts made when a wild retic couldn't get past the shoulders of a local villager it killed.

Looks like I will be seeing it in person...


I go with a group of friends every Halloween to the bottoms to vist 2-3 of the haunted house. The Edge of Hell is usually 'Okay'...but I guess this gives me a reason to check it out his year.

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Originally Posted by xdeus

I thought there was a larger Burm out there, but I guess not. I'm wondering about the comment regarding the only snake that has consumed a human. I've never heard of any snake consuming a human other than the bogus pics that are roaming the internet, or the attempts made when a wild retic couldn't get past the shoulders of a local villager it killed.

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I agree. Some of the commentary may be a little on the sensational side...

Regional Disclaimer:

The man speaking in the video, sporting the overalls, is NOT an accurate representation of Kansas City natives.

Just wanted to put that out their for those located outside of KC. :)

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Originally Posted by Jerhart

Regional Disclaimer:

The man speaking in the video, sporting the overalls, is NOT an accurate representation of Kansas City natives.

Just wanted to put that out their for those located outside of KC. :)

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:8: :rofl::rofl:

Iiiiii don't know. I'm hoping Twinkie still takes the cake as the world's largest snake. But I can't tell for certain because the site reads "over 20 feet" so they aren't being specific but if she has an extra 50lbs on this newcomer, I think she doesn't need to worry about some new blood taking her spotlight. :P

http://www.thereptilezoo.com/pages/17/3/twinkie

i have to like the owners comment, the news casters are a bit on the dumb side. but there was a much longer retic found in east asia or something, i remember them saying they feed it dogs. that may not count since it was wild caught however.

Was Fluffy bigger? Or is this one just the "new" biggest snake? I assume by biggest they're taking weight and length together.

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Originally Posted by Jerhart

Regional Disclaimer:

The man speaking in the video, sporting the overalls, is NOT an accurate representation of Kansas City natives.

Just wanted to put that out their for those located outside of KC. :)

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i dont know about that one. ive seen the people down there in KC and they ain't pretty lol.