Angolan python is a nonvenomous snake found only in southern Africa. The species is terrestrial and nocturnal. Currently, there are no recognized subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Pythonidae |
| Genus |
Python |
| Scientific Name |
Python anchietae |
| Length |
Up to 183 cm (6 ft) |
| Color |
Reddish-brown to brown to black ground color covered with non-uniform white or cream bands and spots |
| Distribution |
Southern Angola, Northern Namibia |
| Habitat |
Rocky outcrops, areas with scattered rocks in open brush or grassland |
| Diet |
Small mammals, birds |
| Predators |
Juveniles fall prey to birds of prey, small mammals |
| Venom Fact |
Nonvenomous |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
4 to 5 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
72 to 75 days |
| Average Lifespan |
More than 30 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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