RESIDENTS should avoid attempting to capture snakes they may find in their backyard; instead, they should contact authorities trained to handle them, according to an official of the Mandaue City Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro).
The reticulated python has a reputation for taking the title of world's longest snake. While you can own one as a pet, there are some vital restrictions.
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While you may not want to encounter one on a hike, there's no denying that snakes are magnificent creatures — no matter how big or small they are. But when it comes to the biggest snakes in the world, nature truly knows no bounds.