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Feeding the Python - Port Elizabeth Museum - South Africa
Feeding the South African Python (Python Sebae) at the Port Elizabeth Museum - South Africa. The snake is 16 feet long! Date: circa 1908
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This photograph captures the moment of feeding time for a massive South African Python (Python sebae) at the Port Elizabeth Museum in South Africa, circa 1908. The python, measuring an impressive 16 feet in length, lies coiled on the ground, its body undulating slightly as it awaits its meal. Two museum handlers, dressed in protective clothing, carefully approach the snake, their expressions a mix of awe and determination. One handler holds a large rod, while the other prepares to offer the python a freshly killed animal, likely a goat or sheep, for its meal. The handlers' task is a crucial one, requiring great care and experience to ensure the safety of both the public and the snake. This image offers a glimpse into the past, when such interactions with large reptiles were a part of museum exhibitions and education. The 1900s were a time of fascination with the natural world, and the Port Elizabeth Museum, with its collection of exotic animals, was a popular attraction for visitors. Today, this photograph serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and studying these magnificent creatures, while also highlighting the role of museums in promoting scientific knowledge and understanding.
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