Spotted Harlequin Snake
This colourful little snake averages 30 – 40 cm with a maximum length of 65 cm. It varies greatly in colour, depending on locality, and is found in fynbos, lowland forest, moist savanna and grassland.
This colourful little snake averages 30 – 40 cm with a maximum length of 65 cm. It varies greatly in colour, depending on locality, and is found in fynbos, lowland forest, moist savanna and grassland.
A smallish snake that averages under 50 cm in length but may reach 1,2 m. The Spotted Rock Snake is a secretive snake that inhabits narrow rock crevices where it feeds on lizards, mainly geckos, but may also take rodents and nestling birds. It hunts at night and may be found crossing roads.
A fast-moving diurnal snake that inhabits grasslands, fynbos, moist savanna and semi-desert areas. It is a nervous snake and is quick to escape, either into a bush or grass tuft or under a rock. The name ‘Skaapsteker’ came from the mistaken belief that these abundant snakes accounted for sheep deaths, when the actual culprit was probably the Cape Cobra.
There are around 20 species of Stiletto Snakes in central Africa. These are small snakes averaging around 30cm that may reach 80cm.
A small snake averaging 20 cm with a maximum length of 32 cm. This snake is endemic to South Africa and eSwatini and is currently listed as Near Threatened in the latest Reptile Atlas.
A common diurnal snake that frequents vlei-areas, open grasslands and lowland savannah. It is often found under building rubble near towns. It is very quick to escape and will usually coil around a grass tuft and remain absolutely still.
A secretive snake that is largely seen at night especially on roads. It is slate grey in colour with 19 – 38 pale bands on the body and tail that fade with age. Juveniles are vividly marked alternating black and tan or orange bands.
A rock-living snake that inhabits narrow rock crevices in grasslands and savanna. It averages 60 cm but may exceed 90 cm in length.
A greyish to purple-brown or reddish brown snake with a broken orange to yellow stripe down the vertebrae often with black spots or blotches.