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This list of snakes of Africa includes all snakes in the continent of Africa. Philothamnus natalensis; Echis megalocephalus; Echis leucogaster [1] Roman's carpet ...
Pages in category "Snakes of Africa" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 211 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
Africa's largest snake species [6] [7] and one of the world's largest, [4] the Central African rock python adult measures 3 to 3.53 m (9 ft 10 in to 11 ft 7 in) in total length (including tail), with only unusually large specimens likely to exceed 4.8 m (15 ft 9 in). Reports of specimens over 6 m (19 ft 8 in) are considered reliable, although ...
The Pythonidae, commonly known as pythons, are a family of nonvenomous snakes found in Africa, Asia, and Australia. Among its members are some of the largest snakes in the world. Ten genera and 39 species are currently recognized. Being naturally non-venomous, pythons must constrict their prey to induce cardiac arrest prior to consumption.
Indotyphlops braminus, commonly known as the brahminy blind snake [4] and other names, is a non-venomous blind snake species, found mostly in Africa and Asia, and has been introduced in many other parts of the world.
The Southern African rock python (Python natalensis) is a large python species native to Southern Africa inhabiting savanna and woodland. [1] It was first described by Andrew Smith in 1833. [2] Growing a length of more than 5 m (16 ft), this is one of the largest snakes in the world.
There are two subspecies: [2]. Telescopus semiannulatus polystictus Mertens, 1954; Telescopus semiannulatus semiannulatus Smith, 1849; The subspecies T. s. polystictus, Damara tiger snake, is found in the highveld of Namibia and northwest South Africa, [2] has a more mottled appearance and more black bands (up to 75), and may be a separate species.
The Lamprophiidae are a family of snakes [1] found throughout much of Africa, including Seychelles. There are 89 species as of July 2022. There are 89 species as of July 2022. [ 2 ]