Tanganyika Sand Snake

Tanganyika Sand Snake

Psammophis tanganicus

Silhouette: SeismicShrimp · PhyloPic

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

About the Tanganyika Sand Snake

Closest Relatives at Ruaha National Park

Eastern Stripe-bellied Sand Snake
LC

Eastern Stripe-bellied Sand Snake

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Psammophis orientalis

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 Ruaha National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Insufficient data

More parks will be added in future updates.

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