Huge pregnant python captured in South Africa

A pregnant python weighing more than 33kg (73lb) has been captured at an apartment block along the coast in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province.

Nick Evans, from KwaZulu-Natal Amphibian and Reptile Conversation, said the python was under a porch and his efforts to coax it out of its den were hampered by the fact that he was stung by bees.

“I was getting stung on my head, between my eyes, on my ear, neck, arms, legs, everywhere!," he said in a Facebook post.

The python was captured about six hours afer Mr Evans and his team arrived at the complex in Zimbali.

"The veterinary team did an ultrasound on her and, yes, she is pregnant. Absolutely full of eggs. She looks like she's about to pop.

“I consulted with Professor Graham Alexander, the authority on this species, and we agreed it would be best to house her until she lays. Otherwise she could struggle to find another den site. She and her babies will be released.”