northern African python
(Python sebae)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Origin
Python sebae is native to Sub-Saharan Africa. The Northern African python was introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released pets from the pet trade.
Life Cycle
Similar in its blackish to brownish-gray coloration to the Burmese python (Python bivittatus), P. sebae are identifiable by having less distinct and defined patterns as well as black and white markings on their underbelly. Adult P. sebae are large, non-venomous snakes that reach an average size of 10 ft (3 m) and an average weight of 121 lb (55 kg). Female P. sebae lay eggs in hollow trees and protect them until hatching. It is unknown how often successful reproduction has occurred in Florida.
Distribution
Northern African python are found in southern Florida.
Control Efforts
P. sebae is a threat to native wildlife species including mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish. The Northern African python is federally listed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as an Injurious Species under the Lacy Act. This prevents the importation of this species into the United States. In Florida, P. sebae is listed as a conditional species and cannot be acquired as a pet.
https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Python_sebae/
https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/herpetology/fl-snakes/list/python-sebae/
Python sebae is native to Sub-Saharan Africa. The Northern African python was introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released pets from the pet trade.
Life Cycle
Similar in its blackish to brownish-gray coloration to the Burmese python (Python bivittatus), P. sebae are identifiable by having less distinct and defined patterns as well as black and white markings on their underbelly. Adult P. sebae are large, non-venomous snakes that reach an average size of 10 ft (3 m) and an average weight of 121 lb (55 kg). Female P. sebae lay eggs in hollow trees and protect them until hatching. It is unknown how often successful reproduction has occurred in Florida.
Distribution
Northern African python are found in southern Florida.
Control Efforts
P. sebae is a threat to native wildlife species including mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish. The Northern African python is federally listed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as an Injurious Species under the Lacy Act. This prevents the importation of this species into the United States. In Florida, P. sebae is listed as a conditional species and cannot be acquired as a pet.
https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Python_sebae/
https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/herpetology/fl-snakes/list/python-sebae/
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Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Chordata |
| Class: Reptilia |
| Order: Squamata |
| Family: Pythonidae |
| Genus: Python |
| Python sebae |
References
Common Name Reference: Web Search - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Python_sebae
Scientific Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) -