Leopard Grass Snake
Psammophis leopardinus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyPsammophiidae (Sand Snakes)
- GenusPsammophis (Sand Racers)
- SpeciesPsammophis leopardinus (Leopard Grass Snake)
5 Verified sightings at Etosha National Park From 2019 to 2026
8 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
October Best month highest sighting rate
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the Leopard Grass Snake
Psammophis leopardinus, commonly known as the leopard sand snake or leopard whip snake, is a slender, mildly venomous colubrid snake found in southern Africa (particularly Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa). It is characterized by its large eyes, rapid movements, and chain-like, leopard-like dorsal pattern. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Leopard Grass Snake in Etosha 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 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 2 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Leopard Grass Snake in Etosha National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Leopard Grass Snake sighting in Etosha National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Leopard Grass Snake in Etosha National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Leopard Grass Snake in Etosha National Park in our monthly data.