Cape Sand Snake
Psammophis leightoni
Points
40
per confirmed sighting
ReptileConservation status: Least ConcernVery Rare to spot
reptiles • Psammophiidae
Cape Sand Snake.
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Psammophis leightoni
Category
reptiles
Family
Psammophiidae
Size
Adults average about 50–80 cm and may reach about 1 m.
Points
40 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding cape sand snake in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
Western coastal vegetation, especially along the west coast of Southern Africa.
Diet
Lizards, rodents and other snakes.
Behaviour
When to look
Diurnal.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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