While attempting to devour a Impala it had previously strangled, an African rock python encountered an uncommon mishap: the Impala antelope’s horns inadvertently pierced its throat during the swallowing process.

Due to being trapped, the python could not continue to swallow nor release its prey. After writhing in pain for a while, the python finally broke free from the antelope’s horns and crawled into the bushes to escape.

With this serious wound, it is likely to have many difficulties in hunting. At least, the python must wait until the wound heals before it can continue to hunt.

African rock pythons are not the largest of the python family, but they do eat very large prey. Its favorite foods are large rodents, monkeys, antelopes, poultry, dogs, goats, sheep. Despite being on the arid continent, there have been countless pictures of them devouring a crocodile in the swamp.

African rock pythons are considered predatory and very aggressive. They often attack humans.