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Python anchietae (Anchieta's dwarf python, Angola dwarf
python)
Anchieta se dwergluislang, Angoladwergluislang [Afrikaans]
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Family: Boidae > Genus: Python
Identification
Can be identified by its black edged creamy coloured
blotches or bands and its small smooth body scales. It grows to an
average of 1.2 meters but can reach 1.8 meters
Distribution and habitat
Occurs in southern Angola and northern Namibia and is a
protected species in the latter country. Its preferred habitat is riverine bush or Karoo scrub.
Food
Consists of
rodents (e.g.
rats and
gerbils) and
birds.
Predators, parasites and disease
Unknown.
Reproduction
Oviparous (egg laying), generally laying 4 or 5 eggs in
summer.
Longevity
Unknown
Medical importance
This snake poses no danger to man.
Links
References
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Broadley, D.G. 1983. FitzSimons' Snakes of Southern
Africa. Delta Books, Johannesburg.
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Marais, J. 2004. A Complete Guide to Snakes of Southern Africa. Struik
Publishing, Cape Town.
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