Pygmy pythons eat skinks, geckos and small mammals. Ms Bembrick said: “Even though they are the tiniest python in the world they still play a valuable role in the ecosystem.

The smallest species, appropriately named the pygmy python, usually grows to only around 20 inches long. The Liasis genus of pythons are primarily known for their semi-aquatic nature. They are ...

"We have the pygmy python over in the Pilbara the world's smallest species of python, that's not much bigger than your index finger," he said.

Conservationists have found new areas where the rare pygmy Nile crocodile can be found in a Uganda national park, shedding more light on the species.