Western Natal Green Snake
Philothamnus occidentalis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusPhilothamnus (Green Snakes)
- SpeciesPhilothamnus occidentalis (Western Natal Green Snake)
4 Verified sightings at Kruger National Park From 2019 to 2026
94 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Western Natal Green Snake
Philothamnus occidentalis, the western Natal green snake or South African green snake, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. The snake is found in South Africa. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Western Natal Green 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 | Garden Route National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 2 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 3 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |