An anaconda is a large, non-venomous snake found in tropical South America. There are claims of larger snakes reaching up to 50 feet in length, but unfortunately unverified.Īnother species of large snakes is Anacondas. It is a type of gigantic reticulated python. The longest snake in the world which was confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records was called Fluffy from Columbus Zoo, Ohio, the longest snake in captivity, at 24ft (7.3m) and 300 pounds. If you want to know the record holder for the longest snake in the world, then you're in the right place.