Mole Snake
Pseudaspis cana
Points
40
per confirmed sighting
Mole Snake.
Pseudaspis cana
Category
reptiles
Family
Pseudaspididae
Size
The checked African Snakebite Institute species account does not state a species-level length; no size is inferred from related taxa.
Points
40 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding mole snake in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
Frequently uses rodent burrows and occurs widely across Southern Africa; The checked African Snakebite Institute species account does not provide a complete species-level habitat profile; no broader habitat preference is inferred from related taxa.
Diet
Forages in rodent burrows in search of prey; the checked account indicates rodent-focused foraging but does not provide a complete quantified prey list.
Behaviour
When to look
Diurnal.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
Eswatini
Lesotho
Malawi
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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