South-western Shovel-snout
A long shovel-snout averaging 20-30 cm with a maximum length of 44 cm. Unlike other shovel-snouts, it doesn’t have an enlarged shovel on the snout and is less fossorial than other species.
A long shovel-snout averaging 20-30 cm with a maximum length of 44 cm. Unlike other shovel-snouts, it doesn’t have an enlarged shovel on the snout and is less fossorial than other species.
A harmless egg-eating snake that averages 75 cm but may exceed 1 m in length. It is active at night and is amazingly skilled at finding birds’ eggs. These snakes can be problematic for bird breeders as several eggs can be devoured in a single session.
An alert, day-active snake, that climbs well and is often found between the walls and ceilings of outbuildings, where it hunts for geckos. Sadly, this harmless snake is often mistaken for a Green Mamba or Boomslang and needlessly killed.
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 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.
A harmless snake that feeds on slugs and snails. Adults average 30 cm but may reach a length of 40 cm. This snake is secretive and slow-moving and may be encountered during the day or at night, usually moving along in decaying vegetation. It is quite common in parts of its distribution. Unlike the Common Slug-eater, this snake does not roll into a protective spiral.
An inoffensive nocturnal snake that inhabits rocky outcrops in moist savanna. It is a small snake that averages 30 cm with a maximum length of 43.3 cm.
A beautiful, bright green snake that is active during the day when it hunts for geckos and frogs. This snake climbs well but is often found on the ground, especially along the banks of well-shaded rivers and streams. It is quick to escape when disturbed and will bite readily if handled but is completely harmless.