Karoo Sand Snake
Psammophis notostictus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyPsammophiidae (Sand Snakes)
- GenusPsammophis (Sand Racers)
- SpeciesPsammophis notostictus (Karoo Sand Snake)
32 Verified sightings at Namib-Naukluft National Park From 2019 to 2026
66 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
February Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Karoo Sand Snake
Psammophis notostictus, the Karoo sand snake or the Karoo whip snake, is a species of mildly venomous snake belonging to the genus Psammophis. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Karoo Sand Snake in Namib-Naukluft 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 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 2 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 3 | Table Mountain National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Karoo Sand Snake in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Karoo Sand Snake sighting in Namib-Naukluft National Park, based on 32 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Karoo Sand Snake in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Karoo Sand Snake in Namib-Naukluft National Park in our monthly data.