Spotted Harlequin Snake

Spotted Harlequin Snake

Homoroselaps lacteus

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Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
at Addo Elephant National Park
9 Verified sightings at Addo Elephant National Park From 2019 to 2026
66 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
August Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Spotted Harlequin Snake

Homoroselaps lacteus, also known as the spotted harlequin snake, is a species of atracaspidid snake. It is found in South Africa and Eswatini. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Table Mountain National Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
~10%
2 Garden Route National Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
~10%
3 Addo Elephant National Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
~10%

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Spotted Harlequin Snake in Addo Elephant National Park?

About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Spotted Harlequin Snake sighting in Addo Elephant National Park, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Spotted Harlequin Snake in Addo Elephant National Park?

August has the highest sighting rate for Spotted Harlequin Snake in Addo Elephant National Park in our monthly data.

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