Leopard Grass Snake
Psammophis leopardinus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyPsammophiidae (Sand Snakes)
- GenusPsammophis (Sand Racers)
- SpeciesPsammophis leopardinus (Leopard Grass Snake)
3 Verified sightings at Namib-Naukluft National Park From 2019 to 2026
8 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the Leopard Grass Snake
Psammophis leopardinus, commonly known as the leopard sand snake or leopard whip snake, is a slender, mildly venomous colubrid snake found in southern Africa (particularly Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa). It is characterized by its large eyes, rapid movements, and chain-like, leopard-like dorsal pattern. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Leopard Grass 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 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 2 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia |