Reticulated Centipede-Eater
Aparallactus lunulatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyAtractaspididae (Atractaspidid Snakes)
- GenusAparallactus (Centipede-eaters)
- SpeciesAparallactus lunulatus (Reticulated Centipede-Eater)
About the Reticulated Centipede-Eater
Aparallactus lunulatus, or the reticulated centipede-eater, is a species of mildly venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Atractaspididae, which is endemic to Africa. It is found in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, the Republic of South Africa, Eswatini, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana to Eritrea, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Somalia, the Central African Republic, Cameroon, Botswana, and Tanzania.
Dorsally it is olive or pale brown, with each scale edged with blackish, giving the appearance of dark netting, to which the common name, "reticulated", refers. Sometimes the coloration is reversed so that it appears as a dark snake with light netting. The head is light-colored, followed by a large blackish crossbar which forms a collar. Ventrally it is whitish.
It may attain 39 cm (15+1⁄3 in) in total length, with a tail 8.5 cm (3+1⁄3 in) long. The smooth dorsal scales are arranged in 15 rows. Ventrals 151–158; anal plate entire; subcaudals 52–58, also entire. The portion of the rostral visible from above 1⁄3 its distance from the frontal. Internasals shorter than the prefrontals. Frontal 1+2⁄3 as long as broad, much longer than its distance from... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Reticulated Centipede-Eater 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 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 2 | Meru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 3 | Ruaha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 4 | Gorongosa National Park | 🇲🇿 Mozambique | |
| 5 | Liwonde National Park | 🇲🇼 Malawi |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Reticulated Centipede-Eater in Kruger National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Reticulated Centipede-Eater sighting in Kruger National Park, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Reticulated Centipede-Eater in Kruger National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Reticulated Centipede-Eater in Kruger National Park in our monthly data.