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Photo 1 of 3 (c) Lucky Okpanachi Atabo, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Photo 2 of 3 (c) Lucky Okpanachi Atabo, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Photo 3 of 3 (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.
Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Recent sightings near Nairobi
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Mar 22, 2022Kitenkela, KenyaObserver: Tobby OdhachaView observation from Mar 22, 2022 on iNaturalist