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English: Southern African Rock Python (Python natalensis)- probably a pregnant female - in front of its burrow in Kruger National Park, South Africa.

This specimen is nearly black. This color change is typical for females of this species during pregnancy and brooding. Additionally the second half of the body of this python seems fat, as if it has some eggs in it. An other hint is the date: 09. 26. 2009. According to Alexander (2007) the season for egg laying is from September to December in the north of Sout Africa.

G. J. Alexander: Thermal Biology of the Southern African Python (Python natalensis): Does temperature limit its distribution? In: R. W. Henderson and R. Powell (Eds.): Biology of the Boas and Pythons. Eagle Mountain Publishing Company, Eagle Mountain., 2007, ISBN 978-0-9720154-3-1: pp 51-75
Deutsch: Südlicher Felsenpython (Python natalensis) - möglicherweise ein Weibchen - vor seiner Höhle im Kruger Nationalpark, Südafrika.

Dieses Tier ist beinahe schwarz. Dieser Farbwechsel ist typisch für Weibchen dieser Art während der Schwangerschaft und Ausbrütungszeit. Zusätzlich ist die hintere Hälfte des Körpers dieses Pythons scheint ziemlich dick, als ob Eier darin wären. Ein weiterer Hinweis ist das Datum: 12. 09. 2009. Laut Alexander (2007) liegt die Zeit der Eiablage im Norden Südafrikas von September bis Dezember.

G. J. Alexander: Thermal Biology of the Southern African Python (Python natalensis): Does temperature limit its distribution? In: R. W. Henderson and R. Powell (Eds.): Biology of the Boas and Pythons. Eagle Mountain Publishing Company, Eagle Mountain., 2007, ISBN 978-0-9720154-3-1: S. 51-75
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