The imposing female Seba python is one of the few species that lays peculiar pyramid-shaped eggs to incubate them by remaining coiled on them.

snakes They are one of the animal species that raises the most controversy. Some people love them, while for others they can be terrifying. And if we refer to the impressive central African rock python (Python sebae), the largest snake in Africa, no one is left indifferent. The main objective of BIOPARC Valencia is to conserve the planet's biodiversity and for this it is essential raise awareness in society through the emotion of contemplating wild nature. Yesterday morning one of those memorable moments occurred, when the female of the Seba python pair began her peculiar laying of eggs to the fascination of the people who were visiting the area that shows the underground savanna.

Video: Peculiar pyramid-shaped egg laying of the imposing Seba python in BIOPARC

In order to offer the maximum animal welfare, the park's technical team favors the natural behavior of the different species. In this case, these actions are being very positive because just one year later, this new installation takes place. What is striking is the characteristics of the eggs that, with their soft and viscous shell, as they emerge, they adhere to each other until they create a pyramid around which the snake carefully coils to protect and incubate them. Seba's python It develops this unusual survival strategy among snakes and for approximately a month it will remain in this position in its large terrarium that allows excellent observation of these animals.

The couple of central African rock python It has been in the park for more than 14 years. The dimensions of this female that was transferred from BIOPARC Fuengirola They are very considerable, weighing about 30 kg and a length of 4 meters. The enormous size of this species gives them great constricting power and they have a reputation for being particularly aggressive. Currently, people are its main threat, due to the destruction of its habitat and hunting for meat and its precious skin.