The reticulated python, the largest and longest snake in the world, is known for its size and patterns. It thrives in Southeast Asia and adapts to various habitats, including urban areas. The ...

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

Reticulated pythons cannot be owned as pets in New York, and anyone who has one must have a Dangerous Animal License, the state Department of Environmental Conservation said.