African Rock Python vs Puff Adder
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
African Rock Python
6 m
Human
1.75 m
Puff Adder
1.9 m
| African Rock Python | Puff Adder | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 11–55 kg | 0.5–6 kg |
| Length | 3–6 m | 0.7–1.9 m |
| Top Speed | 17 km/h | – |
| Lifespan | 20–30 yrs | 10–20 yrs |
| Gestation | – | 120 days |
| Incubation | 90 days | – |
| Offspring | 20–100 | 20–80 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Sedentary | Sedentary |
| Habitat | Savanna, Grassland, Forest, Wetland, River | Savanna, Grassland, Desert, Forest, Mountain |
| Regions | Africa | Africa |
| Family | Pythonidae | Viperidae |
| Order | Squamata | Squamata |