Cross-barred Snake
Dipsadoboa aulica
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusDipsadoboa (Tree Snakes)
- SpeciesDipsadoboa aulica (Cross-barred Snake)
About the Cross-barred Snake
Dipsadoboa aulica, commonly known as the marbled tree snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Africa, and is mildly venomous to humans. D. aulica is found in Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.
D. aulica is a slender-bodied snake. Males may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 66 cm (26 in). Females are slightly smaller, growing to 63 cm (25 in) SVL. The smooth dorsal scales are arranged in 17 rows at midbody.
D. aulicus, is nocturnal and arboreal, hiding during the day in tree cavities or under bark. D. aulica preys primarily upon tree frogs and geckos, but will also eat toads, skinks, and small rodents. D. aulica, like all species in the genus Dipsadoboa, is oviparous. In midsummer sexually mature females lay 7-8 eggs. The eggs measure on average 25.5 x 11.5 mm (about 1 x 0.5 inch). Hatchlings measure on average 18 cm (about 7 inches) in total length (including tail).
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Recent sightings of Cross-barred Snake in iSimangaliso Wetland 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 | iSimangaliso Wetland Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 2 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 3 | Gonarezhou National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 4 | Liwonde National Park | 🇲🇼 Malawi |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Cross-barred Snake in iSimangaliso Wetland Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Cross-barred Snake sighting in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Cross-barred Snake in iSimangaliso Wetland Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Cross-barred Snake in iSimangaliso Wetland Park in our monthly data.