World's Longest Pythons: Indonesia's 'Ibu Baron' and US-based 'Medusa'
A reticulated python named 'Ibu Baron' from South Sulawesi, Indonesia, has set a new record for the longest wild python at 7.22 meters. Meanwhile, 'Medusa', a python raised in captivity in the US, holds the record for the longest captive snake at 7.67 meters. The comparison highlights differences between captive and wild environments.
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