Joggers and cyclists have been warned to stay away from the huge python seen in Karura Forest, located off Limuru Road.
Kenya Forest Service and the Friends of Karura Forest Community Forest Association who manage the forest located on the outskirt of Nairobi city wanted the public not to provoke the reptile which is considered harmless and not poisonous
“The snakes won’t attack unless totally cornered. It is completely harmless to humans greater than 20kg in weight,” said Professor Karanja Njoroge, the Chairman of Friends of Karura Forest
The African Rock Python which was spotted near Junction 41 on Wednesday 13th, caused stir on social media but now it has been declared safe.
“Pythons are harmless to people, unless, as with most animals, they are cornered or severely provoked. They are not venomous at all and are shy that is why not one has been spotted in several years. Friends of Karura posted on Facebook
“Pythons are solitary and typically stay near water. It is likely that this one has wandered up from the Ruaka River, looking for prey during this severe dry period, or perhaps to shed its skin,” added the post.
