So you've read our guide on becoming a plucky upstart in massively multiplayer snake simulator Slither.io. You've taken on the big boys, and you've grown fat and complacent.

Well snap out of it - you're going to need to work your sodding scales off to keep your lead and stop yourself from losing your top position. (Coincidentally, congrats on reading this while keeping one eye on your iPad).

So that's why we've got some advanced tips for staying alive while you're massive. Read on, heed our advice, and soon you'll be so big your body will take up the entire play-space and the server will crash and you'll be crowned King of Slither.io.