Dwarf Sand Snake

Dwarf Sand Snake

Psammophis angolensis

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Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
at Masai Mara National Reserve
1 Verified sightings at Masai Mara National Reserve From 2019 to 2026
11 Verified sightings across all 6 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Dwarf Sand Snake

Psammophis angolensis, sometimes known as the dwarf sand snake, is a species of snake in the family Psammophiidae reaching a maximum length of 50 cm, but averaging 30 cm. The snake actively forages for lizards and frogs.

The species is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa, ranging from Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, through Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, westwards to Angola and southwards through Zimbabwe to South Africa. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Masai Mara National Reserve

Olive Whip Snake
LC

Olive Whip Snake

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Psammophis mossambicus

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

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
<5%
2 Gonarezhou National Park 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Insufficient data
3 Kafue National Park 🇿🇲 Zambia
Insufficient data
4 Moremi Game Reserve 🇧🇼 Botswana
Insufficient data
5 Masai Mara National Reserve 🇰🇪 Kenya
Insufficient data
6 Serengeti National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Insufficient data
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