Central African rock python

The African rock python is a hefty constrictor snake that calls sub-Saharan Africa home. It belongs to a family of snakes known for their powerful coils. This species shares its genus with nine other python relatives.

• It hunts by wrapping around prey and squeezing until breathing stops.
• Unlike venomous snakes, it relies entirely on muscle power to subdue meals.
• Its scientific name Python sebae honors 18th-century naturalist Albertus Seba.