Say hello to the reticulated python — one of the biggest snakes in the world.

Check out this article illustrating a battle between a reticulated python and a Komodo dragon, including descriptions of both species.

Reticulated pythons, found widely across South and Southeast Asia, can reach enormous sizes and have a reputation for being more aggressive than others.

The rainbow python is a real snake. In fact, there are several different types of rainbow python that can be found in the wild and in zoos. Reticulated, white-lipped and rainbow royal pythons are just ...

Reticulated pythons are generally shy and non-aggressive unless provoked. While large, they pose little threat to humans under normal circumstances. However, in rare cases, very large individuals have ...

A third weighed in with: "Reticulated pythons have a huge aggressive prey drive. This is definitely a snake that at that size should not be handled alone." ...

Scientists in Bangladesh have documented a 10-foot-long Burmese python swallowing alive a reticulated python, an unprecedented encounter involving two of the world’s largest snake species.

A Reticulated Python is a strong swimmer, a skilled climber, and yes, one of the few snakes known to have consumed humans. The name comes from its net-like skin pattern.

Photos show 10-foot Burmese python swallowing a reticulated python whole, eating the snake from the tail up in just 2 hours.