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The two main reasons are fear and decoration. People have a natural fear of reptiles - especially those that have a reputation for attacking people. People also use just about anything for decoration or clothing - and snake skin is top of the list !

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Anaconda or African rock python - what is bigger?

rock python


What does a rock python eat?

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