Karura Forest is home to at least seven snake species, with a recent unauthenticated sighting of a giant python sparking renewed public interest. While the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) advises caution, most snakes in the forest are harmless and vital to the ecosystem.

• At least seven distinct snake species are confirmed to inhabit Karura Forest.
• The African Rock Python, the continent's largest snake, can grow up to 20 feet (6 meters) and is non-venomous.
• The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) urged visitors to use designated paths following a recent, unauthenticated python sighting.