For years, the Green Anaconda held the crown as the 'biggest snake in the world' based on sheer weight and girth. These South American giants can reach over 29 feet long and weigh over 550 pounds, a truly impressive feat of nature! They're masters of ambush, constricting prey in rivers and swamps.
However, enter the Titanoboa, a prehistoric behemoth known only from fossil evidence. While extinct, its estimated length of up to 48 feet and weight of over 2,500 pounds puts it in a league of its own. This colossal snake lived around 60 million years ago, thriving in the warmer climate of the Paleocene epoch.
So, who wins? Today, the Anaconda reigns supreme as the largest *living* snake. But in the annals of history, the Titanoboa holds the title for the absolute *biggest snake* to ever slither the Earth. It's a fascinating reminder of the incredible creatures that once roamed our planet!
