Eastern Bark Snake
Hemirhagerrhis nototaenia
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyPsammophiidae (Sand Snakes)
- GenusHemirhagerrhis (Bark Snakes)
- SpeciesHemirhagerrhis nototaenia (Eastern Bark Snake)
32 Verified sightings at Kruger National Park From 2019 to 2026
48 Verified sightings across all 5 parks From 2019 to 2026
December Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Eastern Bark Snake
Recent sightings of Eastern Bark Snake in Kruger 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 | South Luangwa National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 2 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 3 | Gonarezhou National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 4 | Gorongosa National Park | 🇲🇿 Mozambique | |
| 5 | Tarangire National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Eastern Bark Snake in Kruger National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Eastern Bark Snake sighting in Kruger National Park, based on 32 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Eastern Bark Snake in Kruger National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Eastern Bark Snake in Kruger National Park in our monthly data.