Terrifying Video: Giant Reticulated Python Scales Wall to Catch Prey

The Reticulated Python is one of the largest and heaviest snakes in the world. In a video shared by Indian Forest Service officer Susanta Nanda on Twitter, a Reticulated Python is shown climbing a wall to catch its prey.

This snake is famous for its ability to squeeze its prey to death by wrapping its body around it.

Size and Strength of the Reticulated Python
The Reticulated Python is among the longest snakes, with some reaching up to 33 feet in length. They can weigh up to 165 pounds. These snakes are also incredibly strong.

Nanda mentioned in his tweet that the python's squeezing force is about 14 PSI, which is enough to kill a human.

Hunting and Diet
The Reticulated Python is an excellent climber, as seen in the video, which helps it reach prey like birds, mammals, and even other reptiles. After catching its prey, the python squeezes it until it suffocates, then swallows it whole, using its powerful jaw to stretch around large meals.

Twitter Reactions
The video showing the Reticulated Python climbing a wall to catch its prey has generated significant buzz on Twitter, with many users expressing awe at the snake's immense size and power.

One user remarked, "Wow, that's one huge python! I definitely wouldn’t want to cross paths with it."

Another commented, "Nature is truly incredible. It’s amazing to see how these creatures adapt and thrive in their habitats."