Usambara Vine Snake
Thelotornis usambaricus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusThelotornis
- SpeciesThelotornis usambaricus (Usambara Vine Snake)
1 Verified sightings at Mkomazi National Park From 2019 to 2026
14 Verified sightings across all 4 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the Usambara Vine Snake
Thelotornis usambaricus, also known commonly as the Usambara vine snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to southeastern Africa. T. usambaricus is found in Kenya, Mozambique, and Tanzania. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Usambara Vine Snake in Mkomazi 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 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Mikumi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 3 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 4 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |