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Genus: Python (pythons)
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Two of the three species of Python
native to Africa occur in southern Africa, namely
Python anchietae (Anchieta's Dwarf Python)
and
Python natalensis (South African python). The remaining 51
species in the genus are found in Asia and Australasia.
Species native to southern Africa
Python anchietae (Anchieta's
dwarf python, Angola dwarf python)
Rare species that is closely related to the Royal python. |
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Python natalensis (South African python, Natal rock python)
The South African python is the largest snake in Africa. |
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