Western Thread Snake
A small thread snake that averages 20 cm with a maximum length of 32.2 cm. Unlike many of the other blackish thread snakes this one is light brown to purplish brown or pink in colour and with a paler belly.
Southern Africa has just over 170 different types of snakes with around 11% considered potentially deadly. Adults may differ dramatically in colour and markings and juveniles usually resemble the adults but again may differ in colour, making identification problematic.
A small thread snake that averages 20 cm with a maximum length of 32.2 cm. Unlike many of the other blackish thread snakes this one is light brown to purplish brown or pink in colour and with a paler belly.
A colourful nocturnal snake that is orange-pink to salmon pink above with 52 – 75 dark blotches on the body and tail. It inhabits rocky areas or hides under the bark of trees.
A fast-moving, slender snake that averages 50-80 cm. This snake is active during the day and is without doubt one of our fastest snakes. It is fond of basking but will move off rapidly if disturbed. It is comfortable in trees and shrubs.
A smallish snake averaging 40 cm with a maximum length of 76 cm. The Yellow-bellied House Snake is secretive and active at night. Individuals are found in termite mounds, under large rocks or may be seen crossing roads at night. It feeds on lizards and small rodents.
A medium-sized snake that averages 60 cm but may reach a meter in length. It is the most widely distributed sea snake in the world and is found in most warm oceans.
One of the larger blind snakes that inhabits hard substrates including termitaria in Mopaneveld and Lowveld regions of northern Limpopo extending into Mozambique and Zimbabwe as well as eastern Botswana.
The Zebra Cobra occurs from central Namibia northwards into Angola and is one of four spitting snakes in Namibia. It averages 80-120 cm and may reach 1.8 m in length. It is largely nocturnal and is often found on tarred roads, especially after rain.