Common Wolf Snake
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
Africa has its fair share of snakes with a large number of potentially deadly species. The majority of fatal bites, said to be in the region of 20,000 per year, occur in the drier parts of North Africa where Saw-scaled Vipers of the genus <i>Echis</i> are commonly encountered.
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
A bright green snake that inhabits coastal and thick montane forest. It is also comfortable in plantations such as Mango and some nuts. It is often confused with harmless green snakes of the genus Philothamnus and the green Boomslang.
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.
This perfectly-camouflaged tree-living snake is seldom seen because of its excellent camouflage and habit of remaining very still in low shrubs, observing the ground below for passing lizards and snakes.
The Egyptian Cobra is a large cobra, reaching 2.5m in length. It is widespread in central, eastern and northern Africa. The Moroccan population is treated as a subspecies.
This is one of Africa’s largest cobras and may exceed 2.7 m in length. Adults are light to medium shiny brown becoming black near the tail. They may also be pitch black or black with light bands. There are now five species in this group throughout Africa.
This perfectly-camouflaged tree-living snake is seldom seen because of its excellent camouflage and habit of remaining very still in low shrubs, observing the ground below for passing lizards and snakes.
A large, robust adder that averages 1 meter, but may reach 1.7 m. This beautifully-coloured snake occurs in savanna, coastal and montane forest.
The Herald Snake, also known as the Red-lipped or White-lipped Snake, is nocturnal and averages 30-50 cm in length. It is olive-brown to grey in colour, usually with white flecks on the body and with iridescent black temples.
A dull green snake mottled with black and yellow, that inhabits coastal and thick montane forest. it is also comfortable in plantations, such as Mango and some nuts, as well as around buildings.