An African rock python that strangled two children to death is one of the world's most vicious snakes, an expert says.

It is extremely rare for an African rock python to kill humans, reptile experts said Tuesday after hearing of the deaths of two boys in New Brunswick who police say were killed by such a snake.

It is extremely rare for an African rock python to kill humans say reptile experts.

This is the amazing moment that an antelope got revenge from beyond the grave - after a snake became impaled on its horn as it tried to eat the dead animal. Footage filmed at South Africa’s Kruger ...

These amazing pictures show the stunning power of nature as a python swallows an antelope in one go. Eagle-eyed Dutch snapper Fred von Winckelmann caught the whole episode on camera, as the eight ...

The 14-foot snake that killed two boys in Canada after escaping from a pet shop was an African rock python. Here are some key facts and figures about the reptile.

The rare kill underscores the incredible hunting skills of Africa’s largest snake, the African rock python.

As young snakes, African rock pythons prey on small rodents and birds. Once they are mature, they can prey on larger animals, including small antelope, warthogs, dogs, monkeys, waterfowl, goats ...