Local Snake Names – South Africa

Local Snake Names – South Africa

Vernacular names thanks to Fortunate M Phaka.

See the full list of local reptile names here.

Reference: Phaka, F.M., Hugé, J., Razhuanzwo, F., Vanhove, M.P.M. & Du Preez, L.H. 2025. Naming South African frogs and reptiles in nine Indigenous languages. African Journal of Herpetology, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/21564574.2024.2441663