Karoo Sand Snake
Psammophis notostictus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyPsammophiidae (Sand Snakes)
- GenusPsammophis (Sand Racers)
- SpeciesPsammophis notostictus (Karoo Sand Snake)
9 Verified sightings at Addo Elephant National Park From 2019 to 2026
66 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
February Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Karoo Sand Snake
Psammophis notostictus, the Karoo sand snake or the Karoo whip snake, is a species of mildly venomous snake belonging to the genus Psammophis. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Karoo Sand Snake in Addo Elephant National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 2 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 3 | Table Mountain National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Karoo Sand Snake in Addo Elephant National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Karoo Sand Snake sighting in Addo Elephant National Park, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Karoo Sand Snake in Addo Elephant National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Karoo Sand Snake in Addo Elephant National Park in our monthly data.