Short-snouted Whip Snake

Short-snouted Whip Snake

Psammophis brevirostris

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Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
at Pilanesberg National Park
1 Verified sightings at Pilanesberg National Park From 2019 to 2026
5 Verified sightings across all 4 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Short-snouted Whip Snake

Psammophis brevirostris, also known as the short-snouted grass snake, is a diurnal, mildly venomous snake native to southern Africa. It is oviparous and can lay up to 15 eggs in summer. The snake feeds on lizards, rodents, snakes and small birds; it is alert and considered fast. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Pilanesberg National Park

Stripe-bellied Sand Snake
LC

Stripe-bellied Sand Snake

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Psammophis subtaeniatus

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 Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
Insufficient data
2 Pilanesberg National Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
Insufficient data
3 iSimangaliso Wetland Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
Insufficient data
4 Kruger National Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
Insufficient data
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