10 Biggest Reptiles Ever Found
10 Biggest Reptiles Ever Found
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When most people think of huge reptiles, their minds immediately jump to dinosaurs–but sadly,
we might never get to see dinosaurs in real life. So, an important question about reptiles is, what
are some of the largest reptiles that still roam the Earth and can be encountered today. Well,
today we are looking at 10 of the biggest reptiles in the world. Number 1 can swallow a whole
human without chew, so stay tuned for that!
Number 10. The Aldabra tortoise
We know tortoises are amazing and probably the most lowkey creatures out there. They are
known for living a long life, but did you know how big can they get? If not, then you are in for a
big BIG surprise! The Aldabra Giant Tortoise is the biggest species of Tortoise out there and it is
also one of the world’s longest-living animals. It has an enormous dome-shaped shell that acts as
protective armour to the soft, vulnerable body of the Aldabra Giant Tortoise underneath. Even
though it isn’t immortal, the Aldabra tortoise’s lifespan is basically more than twice that of
humans. These modern-day dinosaurs can live over 230 years. Yes, you heard that right! they
can grow quickly and can reach 200 pounds before their 15th birthday if fed properly. Craziest
part is, had we not ruined their habitant, he would life for another 250 years!
Number 9. The Komodo Dragon
If you think lizards and turtles are the only bizarre-looking retitles, the creature at our number 4
spot will definitely scare you. The Komodo dragon is not only the largest living lizard in the
world, but also the largest reptile. growing up to 3 meters long and weighing 150 pounds or
more, these are incredible creatures they don't need flight or fire to be worthy of our awe and
admiration. Their most fascinating feature is that they can literally eat 80% of their weight in just
one sitting. That is 120 pounds in a single meal! Still less than what normal American eats in
snack time, though. Originally from Australia, they can be commonly found in Indonesia.
Komodo dragons love to fight each other but when desperately hungry, they can even feast on
humans. When attacked by Komodo, there is a narrow chance you survive it. Komodo dragons
are venomous, and they use venom to kill the prey. So now, they aren’t just only the largest
lizards in the world, they are also the largest venomous lizard in the world.
Number 8. BUSHMASTER snake
Whenever you hear the name of Bushmaster, it is often followed by feelings of fear. This snake
is the longest venomous snake in the Western Hemisphere and the largest pit viper in the world!
These snakes are named after the second of the three fates in Greek mythology. This one is
called specifically the one who measures out the length of the thread of life! As creepy as its
name! They range between six and a half to 13 feet in length. The largest recorded bushmaster
was almost 12 feet long, making this the largest of all vipers!
Number 7. The Nile Crocodile
Nile Crocodiles are large animals that you definitely wouldn’t want to mess with. They have also
known man-eaters, which is disturbing that the largest of this species was thought to have hunted
and killed 300 people. Gustave was a 20-foot-long Nile crocodile that wreaked havoc on the
banks of the Ruzizi River and the northern shores of Lake Tanganyika. Gustave was named by
Patrice Faye, a herpetologist who has been studying and investigating him since the late 1990s;
much of what is known about Gustave stems from the film Capturing the Killer Croc, which
aired in 2004 on PBS. Since Gustave has not been captured, his exact length and weight are
unknown. In 2002 it was stated that he could be more than 20 feet long, and weigh more than a
ton. If true, this makes Gustave the largest freshwater crocodile and also the biggest Nile
crocodile in the world. When first observed, he was estimated to be around 100 years old in
order to achieve such outstanding size; however, Gustave revealed a complete set of teeth when
he opened his mouth. Since a 100-year-old crocodile should be nearly toothless, he was
estimated to be probably no older than 60, and likely, still growing.