An African Rock Python measuring nearly 3.5 meters weighing 8.8 kilograms was captured by a herdsman in Osindisweni near Verulam today (Saturday).
Professional snake catcher Nick Evans from KZN Amphibian & Reptile Conversation contacted Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) today (Saturday) requesting assistance to uplift the python. A
Reaction Officer escorted Evans to the area where he uplifted the reptile. Residents stated that eggs were seen near where the python had been captured.
Evans and the Reaction Officer were led to the location where several hatched eggs were discovered in a hole. A cellphone was lowered in and a video (posted in comments) showing several babies was recorded.
Due to the depth of the hole, it was decided that the babies would be left in their natural environment.
