Dwarf Sand Snake

Psammophis angolensis

Silhouette: SeismicShrimp · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered

KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
ClassSquamata
FamilyPsammophiidae (Sand Snakes)
GenusPsammophis (Sand Racers)
SpeciesPsammophis angolensis (Dwarf Sand Snake)

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

at Serengeti National Park

1 Verified sightings at Serengeti National Park From 2019 to 2026

11 Verified sightings across all 6 parks From 2019 to 2026

☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Dwarf Sand Snake

Psammophis angolensis, sometimes known as the dwarf sand snake, is a species of snake in the family Psammophiidae reaching a maximum length of 50 cm, but averaging 30 cm. The snake actively forages for lizards and frogs.

The species is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa, ranging from Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, through Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, westwards to Angola and southwards through Zimbabwe to South Africa. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Serengeti National Park

Psammophis mossambicus

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

#	Park	Country	Daily sighting probability
1	Kruger National Park	🇿🇦 South Africa	<5%
2	Gonarezhou National Park	🇿🇼 Zimbabwe	Insufficient data
3	Kafue National Park	🇿🇲 Zambia	Insufficient data
4	Moremi Game Reserve	🇧🇼 Botswana	Insufficient data
5	Masai Mara National Reserve	🇰🇪 Kenya	Insufficient data
6	Serengeti National Park	🇹🇿 Tanzania	Insufficient data

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