Eastern Green Snake
Philothamnus natalensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusPhilothamnus (Green Snakes)
- SpeciesPhilothamnus natalensis (Eastern Green Snake)
About the Eastern Green Snake
Philothamnus natalensis, commonly known as the Natal green snake or eastern Natal green snake, is a species of snakes in the family Colubridae. The species is found in South Africa, Eswatini, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Philothamnus occidentalis was previously considered a subspecies. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Eastern Green 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 |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Eastern Green Snake in iSimangaliso Wetland Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Eastern Green Snake sighting in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, based on 61 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Eastern Green Snake in iSimangaliso Wetland Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Eastern Green Snake in iSimangaliso Wetland Park in our monthly data.