Rock Python at Mysore Zoo

The African rock python is a large constrictor snake native to sub-Saharan Africa. African rock python is Africa's largest snake and one of the six largest snake species in the world (along with the green anaconda, reticulated python, Burmese python, Indian python, and amethystine python). This specimens may approach or exceed 6 m (20 ft). The southern subspecies is generally smaller than its northern relative. The snake is found in a variety of habitats, from forests to near deserts, although usually near sources of water. The snake becomes dormant during the dry season. The African rock python kills its prey by constriction and often eats animals up to the size of antelope, occasionally even crocodiles. The snake reproduces by egg-laying. Unlike most snakes, the female protects her nest and sometimes even her hatchlings. The snake is widely feared, though it very rarely kills humans. Although the snake is not endangered, it does face threats from habitat reduction and hunting. Some cultures in Sub-Saharan Africa eat this snake as delicacy which might generally be threat to its population. This video was taken from Mysore Zoo. These African rock pythons were not fully grown and were kept in a group of three. They were not aggressive to each other and were actively moving compared to other snakes. There were huge African rock pythons in other cages 3-4 times larger than these, but they were totally passive. #RajusRandomVideos #MysoreZoo #AfricanRockPython #AfricanRockPythons #RockPython #RockPythons