Pythons are constrictors. When prey comes near, a python will strike and grasp the animal in its teeth and immediately begin wrapping its muscular body around it. As the victim exhales, the python tightens its grip until the animal can no longer breathe and suffocates.
Angolan Python
Python anchietae
Fact File
Where to see them: Reptile House
Length: 3.3 to 5.9 ft
Venomous: Non-venomous
Habitat: Arid rocky areas and bushland
Diet: Rodents and birds
Getting Warmer: Heat-sensing pits located between the nostrils and eyes help the python secure a hot meal.
