A Southern African python that underwent treatment at KwaZulu-Natal's Crocworld Conservation Centre, on the province's south coast, is expected to be released back into nature soon.
The conservation centre's James Wittstock said the team received a call about a 'very large snake' spotted at nearby Renishaw Farm.
'Crocworlds animal curator, Busani Mthiyane, and his team went out and assessed the female Southern African python. After an initial assessment, a small wound was found and the snake was taken to Dr Jonathan Clark of Scottburgh Veterinary Clinic who sedated her, cleaned her wound and did a full health check,' he said.
The team thought the snake was gravid (pregnant) as she showed some maternal instincts and cared for newly hatched snakes at Crocworld.
'She has recovered well and is now due for release this week into a suitable environment,' Wittstock said.
