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.
An epidural may not be an option to relieve pain during labor if any of the following apply: 1  You use blood thinners. 2  Have low platelet counts. 3  Are hemorrhaging or in shock.  Have an infection on or in your 1  back. Have a blood infection.  If you are not at least 4 cm 1  dilated. Epidural space can not be located by the physician.