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Namaqua Dwarf Adder (Bitis schneideri) - the small

Namaqua Dwarf Adder (Bitis schneideri) - the smallest adder in the world. Found in coastal dunes in Namaqualand and southern Namibia where it preys on frogs and lizards. Because of its size bites are painful but not generally serious.

Desert Mountain Adder (Bitis xeropaga). Inhabits d

Desert Mountain Adder (Bitis xeropaga). Inhabits dry rocky areas in Namaqualand and southern Namibia. Like some of the other small adders the venom of this snake causes pain and swelling but also contains neurotoxins. Not considered potentially lethal.

Peringuey's Adder (Bitis peringueyi) - one of our

Peringuey's Adder (Bitis peringueyi) - one of our dwarf adders that inhabits the unstable sand dunes of the Namib. Note the positioning of the eyes on top of the head - it enables to snake to see prey when wormed into the sand with just the eyes exposed. The dark tail is used to lure lizards within striking distance.

Rhinoceros Viper (Bitis nasicornis) from the fores

Rhinoceros Viper (Bitis nasicornis) from the forests of West and Central Africa. A highly venomous snake with beautiful markings and prominent horns on the nose.

Bibron's Stiletto Snake (Atractaspis bibronii), pr

Bibron's Stiletto Snake (Atractaspis bibronii), previously called a Burrowing Asp or Mole Viper (Sypikslang in Afrikaans). A venomous snake with cytotoxic venom that causes a great deal of pain and tissue damage, sometimes resulting in victim's losing a digit of two. This snake is common, especially after rain, and cannot be safely handled as it has large fangs that can protrude out of the side of the mouth, even when closed. There is no antivenom for this snake and bites are not considered potentially lethal but are extremely painful.

Brown House Snake (Boaedon capensis). Widespread a

Brown House Snake (Boaedon capensis). Widespread and common in suburban gardens, hence the common name. It is a useful harmless constrictor that feeds on rodents and lizards. It is easy to identify this snake - it has a light line from the nose through the top of the eye to the back of the head and another from the back of the eye to the angle of the jaw.

Berg Adder (Bitis atropos). A highly venomous snak

Berg Adder (Bitis atropos). A highly venomous snake with a complex mixture of toxins in its venom. Symptoms may include pain and swelling, double vision, loss of smell and taste, nausea and difficulty with breathing. There is no antivenom and victims often need to be ventilated for several days.

Eastern Bark Snake (Hemirhagerrhis nototaenia) fro

Eastern Bark Snake (Hemirhagerrhis nototaenia) from Hoedspruit. A harmless snake that lives under bark and feeds largely on geckos. Also known as a Mopani snake.

Aurora House Snake (Lamprophis aurora). A harmless

Aurora House Snake (Lamprophis aurora). A harmless snake that used to be common in Gauteng but much of its habitat has been destroyed. Can be identified by the orange line down the center of the back. Harmless.

Schlegel's Blind Snake (Afrotyphlops schlegelii) f

Schlegel's Blind Snake (Afrotyphlops schlegelii) from Hluhluwe, KZN. A harmless fossorial snake that feeds and ant and termite larvae. They are not commonly seen but may surface after heavy rain.

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If you're keen on learning more about snakes, join us for a day of snake education. Answering all your questions, from what to do when a snake is encountered to how to deal with snakebite. Delegates also go on to learn how to catch and release venomous snakes using safe and tested protocols.
Booking is essential and can be done directly via our website (link in bio) or email Ashley on admin@asiorg.co.za for details.
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Herald Snake (Crotaphopeltis hotamboeia) from the

Herald Snake (Crotaphopeltis hotamboeia) from the Western Cape. Also commonly known as a Red-lipped Herald but throughout much of its range they do not have red lips. Mildly venomous and feeds largely on toads.

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