Like Burmese pythons, Central African rock pythons can gulp down sizable prey including antelope and crocodiles. These pythons average around 9.8 to 16.5 feet (3 to 5 m) long, according to Animal Diversity Web (ADW).
It’s highly adaptable and found throughout sub-Saharan Africa, where it is equally at home in savannah, forest and desert habitats. The Central African rock python ( Python sebae) is Africa’s largest snake, according to Oregon Zoo. (Image credit: Michele D'Amico/Getty Images) Central African rock pythons are Africa's largest snake, reaching lengths of 16.5 feet.