Re: Biggest Reptile

Posted by Bill on August 11, 1999 at 17:06:28:

In Reply to: Re: Biggest Reptile posted by Adam Britton on December 22, 1998 at 23:24:46:

: : While reading these follow ups to the question of the worlds largest reptile, I found myself trying so hard not to laugh! The only accurate piece of information here is Dave's follow up. The worlds largest reptile IS the reticulated python which has met the record of 10 meters (yes, bigger than the anaconda!). The largest lizard IS the Komodo Dragon reaching not quite 4 meters. Crocodiles or Alligators are NOT the biggest reptiles recorded no matter what anyone tells you. The boa constrictor is NO WHERE NEAR the largest living reptile. Good job setting the record straight, Dave.

: Well then I should point out that we're talking about the world's *largest* reptile here, not the world's longest. Does that mean length, weight, or a combination of both? A 30 foot crocodile is easily much heavier than a 33 foot snake. Whether a 23 foot crocodile is heavier than a 33 foot snake is open to much speculation, and I'm quite sure neither have been weighed. A big croc can be very broad, so think before you scoff that a 23 ft animal could equal a 33 ft animal in weight.

: In addition, I'd have to be sure that 33 feet was an authenticated and accurate measurement for the reticulated python. 33 feet is the largest ever claimed saltwater crocodile, but these facts have been shown to be untrue. Who measured the python, and was it skinned or unskinned?

: Adam

It should be noted that largest reptile as far as weight is concerned goes to the saltwater crocodile. Estimates of the 23 footer range from 2,000-4,000 pounds; even the lower figure is much higher than the estimated weight for the 33 foot reticulated pyton (350-400 pounds). A leatherback turtle weighs in at 1,500-2,000 pounds, and even the anaconda outweighs a python - a 28 footer taken in Venezuela scaled almost 500 pounds!

--Bill

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: : : While reading these follow ups to the question of the worlds largest reptile, I found myself trying so hard not to laugh! The only accurate piece of information here is Dave's follow up. The worlds largest reptile IS the reticulated python which has met the record of 10 meters (yes, bigger than the anaconda!). The largest lizard IS the Komodo Dragon reaching not quite 4 meters. Crocodiles or Alligators are NOT the biggest reptiles recorded no matter what anyone tells you. The boa constrictor is NO WHERE NEAR the largest living reptile. Good job setting the record straight, Dave. : : Well then I should point out that we're talking about the world's *largest* reptile here, not the world's longest. Does that mean length, weight, or a combination of both? A 30 foot crocodile is easily much heavier than a 33 foot snake. Whether a 23 foot crocodile is heavier than a 33 foot snake is open to much speculation, and I'm quite sure neither have been weighed. A big croc can be very broad, so think before you scoff that a 23 ft animal could equal a 33 ft animal in weight. : : In addition, I'd have to be sure that 33 feet was an authenticated and accurate measurement for the reticulated python. 33 feet is the largest ever claimed saltwater crocodile, but these facts have been shown to be untrue. Who measured the python, and was it skinned or unskinned? : : Adam : It should be noted that largest reptile as far as weight is concerned goes to the saltwater crocodile. Estimates of the 23 footer range from 2,000-4,000 pounds; even the lower figure is much higher than the estimated weight for the 33 foot reticulated pyton (350-400 pounds). A leatherback turtle weighs in at 1,500-2,000 pounds, and even the anaconda outweighs a python - a 28 footer taken in Venezuela scaled almost 500 pounds! : --Bill

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