African Hunts: The Central African Rock Python

The Central African Rock Python is a nocturnal reptile found in sub-Saharan Africa. Known as being extremely aggressive and delivering a powerful and painful bite, it is listed with a status of “near threatened” by the IUCN.  For those interested in participating in African hunts targeting the Central African Rock Python, South Africa would not be an option, as they are a protected species within the country.

Central African Rock Pythons inhabit a wide range of environments, including forests, grasslands, savannas, rocky areas, as well as semi-arid regions. They enjoy living in areas near water, such as rivers, dams, lakes, and estuaries.

They consume a wide variety of prey, from monkeys, warthogs, and crocodiles, to monitor lizards, rats, and mice, they are large carnivores who are not to be messed with. The Central African rock python is also known to target the pups of African wild dogs, as well as the cubs of cats such as the lion, leopard, and cheetah.

They are non-venomous restrictors, consuming their prey whole, greatly feared by many, and often killed on sight. For hunters wishing to experience an adrenaline-filled safari hunting adventure, this reptile remains a challenging target.