Sudanese Sand Snake
Sudanese Sand Snake

Sudanese Sand Snake

Psammophis sudanensis

Silhouette: SeismicShrimp · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
at Nairobi National Park
1 Verified sightings at Nairobi National Park From 2019 to 2026
3 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Sudanese Sand Snake

Psammophis sudanensis, commonly known as the northern stripe-bellied sand snake or Sudanese sand snake, is a fast-moving, slender, and diurnal snake species found in East and Central African savannas. It is mildly venomous (rear-fanged) and harmless to humans, reaching lengths up to 1.3 meters. These snakes are active hunters feeding on lizards, rodents, and frogs. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Nairobi National Park

Olive Whip Snake
LC

Olive Whip Snake

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Psammophis mossambicus

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Kenyan Striped Skaapsteker

Kenyan Striped Skaapsteker

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Psammophylax multisquamis

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 Kidepo Valley National Park 🇺🇬 Uganda
Insufficient data
2 Nairobi National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
Insufficient data
3 Tarangire National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Insufficient data
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