Although the anaconda is a thicker, heavier snake, some pythons are the world's longest snakes. The reticulated python of Southeast Asia has an average length of up to 4 to 6 meters (13 to 21 feet), the largest measuring 9.7 meters (nearly 32 feet).
One of the most common drugs used in the labour ward is pethidine, a synthetic, addictive, narcotic drug that is similar to morphine. In Britain it is also known as meperidine, and in America it is known as Demerol.
Labor pain management techniques should address all the senses. For the visual sense, try dimming the lights or using candles to bring a soft glow to the birth environment. For the sense of smell, use aromatherapy, scented candles, or essential oils to bring calming, soothing scents.