However, very large specimens may be up to 50 years old.
One large specimen seems to have stayed in the same position for over a month.
Now only perhaps 60-100 large specimens survive out of thousands.
While large specimens can top 500 lbs, 250-350 are far more common.
Some of the largest specimens discovered to date have been found in China.
The largest specimen ever found is just over 200 grams.
The largest specimens occur in the northern part of the range.
A large specimen broke free, shot forward to cut Leon off.
Many larger specimens have been recorded, but they are rare.
Smaller snakes are less likely to stand their ground than larger specimens.
