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I believe the African Rock Python is one of the few (only?) python/snake that provides some sort or maternal care for its hatchlings. Most abandon their eggs before or when they hatch.

I saw an interesting doco which showed a mother Rock Python shepherding her youngsters in and out of the nesting hole. It was very cute to see such a large animal taking such care of tiny hatchlings. It seemed very similar to the way mother croc's look after their young.
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