December 30, 2003

• World's longest snake goes on show in Indonesia
  From AFP
  December 30, 2003
  

  A primitive zoo in Indonesia is holding a 14m python captured in a forest in Sumatra, a report said on Monday.
  
  If its vital statistics are confirmed, the python could be the world's longest snake.
  

  The reptile, which measures 14.85m and weighs in at 447kg, the Suara Merdeka regional newspaper reported.
  

  The serpent, which staff in the small recreation park have christened Kembang Wangi or Frangrant Flower, was found in a forest in Jambi on Sumatra island and was purchased from its captor before being put on show and could be the largest snake found in nearly 100 years.

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