Summary details for Python natalensis

Southern African Python

The Southern African Python occurs throughout Southern Africa.

It is nocturnal and fairly widespread, preferring both savanna and rocky outcrops.

This is longest and heaviest snake in Southern Africa and can easily exceed 5 meters.

Photo: Francois Theart
Photo: Francois Theart
Photo: Francois Theart
Photo: Francois Theart
Photo: M O'Shea/K Stratford/Ongava Research Centre
Photo: M O'Shea/K Stratford/Ongava Research Centre