Eastern Stripe-bellied Sand Snake

Eastern Stripe-bellied Sand Snake

Psammophis orientalis

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

About the Eastern Stripe-bellied Sand Snake

Psammophis orientalis, commonly known as the eastern stripe-bellied sand snake, is a fast-moving, diurnal reptile found predominantly in East Africa. It belongs to the family Psammophiidae and is recognized for its slender profile and highly active daytime hunting behaviors. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Ruaha National Park

Tanganyika Sand Snake
LC

Tanganyika Sand Snake

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Psammophis tanganicus

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Rufous Beaked Snake
LC

Rufous Beaked Snake

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Rhamphiophis rostratus

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 Selous Game Reserve 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Insufficient data
2 Ruaha National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Insufficient data
3 Liwonde National Park 🇲🇼 Malawi
Insufficient data
4 Gorongosa National Park 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Insufficient data
5 Gonarezhou National Park 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Insufficient data
6 Tsavo East National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
Insufficient data
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