Southern African Python
Python natalensis
- Class
- Reptile
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 855
- Most observed in
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The Southern African rock python (Python natalensis) is a large python species native to Southern Africa inhabiting savanna and woodland. It was first described by Andrew Smith in 1833. Growing a length of more than 5 m (16 ft), this is one of the largest snakes in the world.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Southern African rock python”.