Grootslang

Also known as Groot Slang, Ki‐man

The Grootslang or Grote Slang (Afrikaans and Dutch for "big snake") is a legendary creature that is reputed to dwell in a deep cave in the Richtersveld, South Africa.

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Mythical creature.name: Grootslang
Mythical creature.image: File:Python_natalensis_G._J._Alexander.JPG
Mythical creature.alt: A large brown snake with darker brown patterns basking on red rocks.
Mythical creature.caption: Python natalensis, possible origin of the Grootslang myth.
Mythical creature.Grouping: Legendary creature
Mythical creature.Sub_Grouping: Reptiles, Serpents and Worms
Mythical creature.AKA: Great Snake of the Orange River
Mythical creature.Similar_entities: Irizima, Mokele-mbembe
Mythical creature.Country: South Africa
Mythical creature.Region: Richtersveld
Mythical creature.Details: Caves, rivers

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The Grootslang or Grote Slang (Afrikaans and Dutch for "big snake") is a legendary creature that is reputed to dwell in a deep cave in the Richtersveld, South Africa.

==Appearance== The Grootslang is described as being in length, and to leave a track wide. Some legends describe it as having diamonds in its eye sockets.