Western Thread Snake

Western Thread Snake

Namibiana occidentalis

Silhouette: Jessica Tingle · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
at Etosha National Park
2 Verified sightings at Etosha National Park From 2019 to 2026
5 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
🌅 Crepuscular When it's spotted at dawn and dusk

About the Western Thread Snake

Namibiana occidentalis, also known as the western threadsnake or western worm snake, is a species of snake in the family Leptotyphlopidae. It is found in Namibia and north-western South Africa. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Etosha National Park

Damara Thread Snake
LC

Damara Thread Snake

🌙 Nocturnal Reptile

Namibiana labialis

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

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
Insufficient data
2 Namib-Naukluft National Park 🇳🇦 Namibia
Insufficient data
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