Cross-marked Grass Snake
Psammophis crucifer
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyPsammophiidae (Sand Snakes)
- GenusPsammophis (Sand Racers)
- SpeciesPsammophis crucifer (Cross-marked Grass Snake)
60 Verified sightings at Table Mountain National Park From 2019 to 2026
95 Verified sightings across all 4 parks From 2019 to 2026
November Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Cross-marked Grass Snake
Psammophis crucifer, the cross-marked grass snake or the cross-marked sand snake and Montane grass snake, is a species of mildly venomous snake belonging to the genus Psammophis. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Cross-marked Grass Snake in Table Mountain 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 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 2 | Table Mountain National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 3 | Garden Route National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 4 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Cross-marked Grass Snake in Table Mountain National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Cross-marked Grass Snake sighting in Table Mountain National Park, based on 60 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Cross-marked Grass Snake in Table Mountain National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Cross-marked Grass Snake in Table Mountain National Park in our monthly data.