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    (c) Lucky Okpanachi Atabo, some rights reserved (CC BY)

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    (c) Lucky Okpanachi Atabo, some rights reserved (CC BY)

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    (c) Daniel Liepack, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Northern Stripe-bellied Sand Snake

Psammophis sudanensis

Worldwide
51 observations
Group
Reptiles

About

Psammophis sudanensis, commonly known as the northern stripe-bellied sand snake or Sudanese sand snake, is a fast-moving, slender, and diurnal snake species found in East and Central African savannas. It is mildly venomous (rear-fanged) and harmless to humans, reaching lengths up to 1.3 meters. These snakes are active hunters feeding on lizards, rodents, and frogs.

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