Kranspoort Rock Scorpion
A large scorpion of around 13 cm with the tail extended. This species is usually tan to brown in colour often with a lighter telson (stinger) and pale legs.
A large scorpion of around 13 cm with the tail extended. This species is usually tan to brown in colour often with a lighter telson (stinger) and pale legs.
A small scorpion of under 4 cm with the tail extended. This species is orange to yellow with darker speckling across the body, legs and tail. The arms are yellow with a dark segment just before the pincers and dark-tipped pincers.
A smaller burrowing scorpion of around 7 cm with the tail extended. It is dark brown colour with light yellow or beige legs.
A large burrowing scorpion of around 10 cm with the tail extended. It is dark brown to black in colour with reddish-brown or dark legs.
A large scorpion of around 11 cm with the tail extended. It is dark brown with a lighter stinger and pincers. The back often has thin pale bands across it. The top of the head is usually a lighter russet brown to yellow colour.
A large scorpion of around 10 cm with the tail extended. It is brown to light brown or yellow in colour with pale yellow legs and a darker tail.
One of the smaller thicktail scorpions in southern Africa reaching a length of around 5 cm with the tail extended. It is usually pale orange with a darker back.
The Eastern Tiger Snake is an attractive nocturnal snake that averages 50-70 cm in length. It is a good climber and is often found in the rafters of buildings where it hunts for geckos and bats.
A common, slender green snake that usually has dark spots on the first third of the body and a plain green or coppery-brown tail. The eyes are bright orange and the chin and upper lips pale.
A small widespread nocturnal snake that averages 25–40 cm in length. It is generally black or brown in colour, often with faint white markings