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The Southern African rock python (Python natalensis) is a large python species native to Southern Africa inhabiting savanna and woodland. [1] It was first described by Andrew Smith in 1833. [ 2 ] Growing a length of more than 5 m (16 ft), this is one of the largest snakes in the world.
The Central African rock python is found throughout almost the whole of sub-Saharan Africa, [29] from Senegal east to Ethiopia and Somalia and south to Namibia and South Africa. [30] [7] P. sebae ranges across central and western Africa, while P. natalensis has a more eastern and southerly range, from southern Kenya to South Africa. [6]
Pythonesque is a Monty Python-related play by the British playwright Roy Smiles. It is based on Python member Graham Chapman's battle with alcoholism and his death from cancer. [1] It continues with his rise in comedy and his getting the lead in Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) and Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979). [2]
A Pocketful of Python is a series of five books by the Monty Python team, in which each of the surviving members selects their favourite material from the group’s TV series, films, records and books. [1] The first two volumes, by Terry Jones and John Cleese, were released in 1999 as part of the team’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
M'Gula was born in Viceroy, Rudyarda, South Africa. As Rock Python he first joined the Serpent Society when the villainous Viper invaded, and battled Nomad. [2] After she abandoned them, he took a test to prove his worthiness of being in the Society; he tried to steal Falcon's uniform, but wound up battling Falcon and Battlestar instead. [3]
Python skin has traditionally been used as the attire of choice for medicine men and healers. [28] Typically, South African Zulu traditional healers will use python skin in ceremonial regalia. [28] Pythons are viewed by the Zulu tradition to be a sign of power. This is likely why the skin is worn by traditional healers.
Happiness is a Four-Letter Word by Cynthia Jele, 2010 - winner of 2011 Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Book, Africa Region and the M-Net Film Prize 2011 at the M-Net Literary Awards. Homemaking for the Down-at-Heart by Finuala Dowling, 2011 - winner of the M-Net Prize for English Fiction 2012.
Core Python Programming is a textbook on the Python programming language, written by Wesley J. Chun. The first edition of the book was released on December 14, 2000. [1] The second edition was released several years later on September 18, 2006. [2] Core Python Programming is mainly targeted at higher education students and IT professionals. [3]