Southern African Python
Python natalensis
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Reptiles
The Southern African rock python 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.
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Pythonidae
- Genus
- Python