http://www.sciepub.com/journal/AEES Applied Ecology and Environmental Sciences is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that provides rapid publication of articles in all areas of applied ecology and environmental sciences. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in different areas of applied ecology and environmental sciences. Science and Education Publishing en 2013 Science and Education Publishing Co. Ltd All rights reserved. Applied Ecology and Environmental Sciences 14 2 January 2026 2013 Science and Education Publishing Co. Ltd All rights reserved. http://pubs.sciepub.com/aees/14/2/1 Python regius and Python sebae across Benin. The two species showed wide distributions extending across central Benin, with higher densities in the south. Analysis of the size of the occurrence area revealed that Python sebae had relatively the largest range (39,415.67 km²). Density estimates and multiple correspondence analysis in the occurrence areas indicated a relatively high probability of encountering multiple individuals within a single 1 km² grid and a preference of open habitats by the two species. A downward trend in species abundance was observed, highlighting potential conservation concerns. Generalised linear model analysis indicated that rainfall and temperature significantly influenced the presence of Python regius and Python sebae. These results underline the need for targeted conservation strategies to reverse the declining trends for long-term and effective conservation of these pythons in Benin.]]> Barnabé Sossa, Stanislas Zanvo, Romaël B. Badou, Nathalie Kpera, Georges Nobime, Achille Assogbadjo, Chabi A.M.S. Djagoun 2026-07-13 Science and Education Publishing 2026-07-13 2 14 34 43 10.12691/aees-14-2-1