Western Natal Green Snake
Philothamnus occidentalis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusPhilothamnus (Green Snakes)
- SpeciesPhilothamnus occidentalis (Western Natal Green Snake)
25 Verified sightings at Addo Elephant National Park From 2019 to 2026
94 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
April Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Western Natal Green Snake
Philothamnus occidentalis, the western Natal green snake or South African green snake, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. The snake is found in South Africa. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Western Natal Green 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 | Garden Route National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 2 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 3 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Western Natal Green Snake in Addo Elephant National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Western Natal Green Snake sighting in Addo Elephant National Park, based on 25 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Western Natal Green Snake in Addo Elephant National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Western Natal Green Snake in Addo Elephant National Park in our monthly data.