Scientific Name: Python anchietae

Found In: Southern Angola to Namibia [limited to elevations between 2460 and 5250 feet above sea level]/Rocky mountain terrain and bush plains

Size: Adults average between 4 and 6 feet in length.

Diet: Carnivore. Diet consists of small mammals and birds.

Threat Level: Least Concern. The exotic pet trade is the major threat to this species, but it supports an overall stable population as its habitat is located on protected land.

Facts: This species is considered one of the rarest snakes in Africa.